Rose Castle and Crown

Col Patrick Crowley

ISBN 10: 1911487884 / ISBN 13: 9781911487883

Published by Medina Publishing Ltd, 2023

New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9781911487883

Synopsis:

'Rose, Castle and Crown' offers a unique exploration of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight's citizen soldiers, tracing their history from the militia and yeomanry to the Territorial Army and today's Army Reserve. Placed in the wider context of British Army history, this book sheds light on the often-overlooked role of local auxiliary forces in defending the country's shores. Little has been written about these brave individuals who, throughout history, have balanced their service with family demands and civilian employment. This book tells their story.

About the Author: PATRICK CROWLEY is currently the chief executive of the South East Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association, which involves promoting reserves and cadets, tri-service, in the nine counties of the South East of England, as well as helping to connect defence with society. He has been in this appointment since retiring from the British Army in 2014. Commissioned into 1st Battalion the Queen's Regiment in 1980, Crowley was a major when the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (PWRR) was founded in 1992. He served as a rifle platoon commander, mortar officer, adjutant, company commander, second-in-command and commanding officer within the PWRR, commanding the regiment's 3rd (Volunteer) Battalion. Service included many tours of Northern Ireland, a period in Baghdad and numerous staff appointments, mainly related to infantry and staff training, as well as the Territorial Army and Army Reserves. Overseas roles included postings to Gibraltar and Zimbabwe. In addition, he has run many battlefield tours, is a committee member of the Military Historical Society and a trustee on a number of military-related charities. A deputy colonel of the PWRR since 2008, Crowley lives in Hampshire.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rose Castle and Crown
Publisher: Medina Publishing Ltd
Publication Date: 2023
Binding: HRD
Condition: New