The War History of the 1st Battalion Queen's Westminster Rifles 1914-1918 ( Belonged to Arthur Hoare Sniping Section 1st Battn. QWR. who has made numerous handwritten notes in the book)

Language: English

Published by Medici Society Limited, 1923

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Hardback. Original and detailed War history of the 1st Battalion Queen's Westminster Rifles. 1st Edition 1923. 348pp., photographs, maps, Rolls, including Roll of honour, awards etc. Owned by Arthur Hoare, enlisted 10th April 1916, commissioned February 1917. Sniping Section with many interesting neat entries in margin etc. Also signature on half title page. Includes detailed list of events up to joining 1st Battn. "A" Coy close to front, travels through "Death Valley" on Somme with 7 killed and 8 wounded, 10th September "under intense fire with many casualties"18th "no food, no overcoats!", ".Chappell & I lay wedged together at the bottom of the trench to keep warmth in our bodies." November 3rd "I now joined the Sniping Section". Christmas Day " we were working in the front line.", "5th Jan went with other Snipers for a course at Merville in a bowling alley. 9th Jan Snipers went to La Gorgue for training." " Left the Snipers" 20th January. "News of my Commission .Feb 4th. Summarises service from 5th Feb 1917 to 16 April 1921 some of which were with the Royal Engineers. It is unusual to have this much relevant and very interesting detail added by a member of the unit. Book has chip on edge of spine and slight wear to corners, else very good condition.

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Title
The War History of the 1st Battalion Queen's Westminster Rifles 1914-1918 ( Belonged to Arthur Hoare Sniping Section 1st Battn. QWR. who has made numerous handwritten notes in the book)
Author
Henriques, Major J.Q
Publisher
Medici Society Limited
Publication year
1923
Condition
Very Good
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Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
1st Edition

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