Memorial Of The Great War 1914 1918

In this moving tribute to the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives in World War I, readers will gain a greater understanding of the impact of this devastating conflict. Through personal stories, photographs, and memorials, this book offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by so many. Whether you have a personal connection to the war or simply wish to learn more about this pivotal moment in history, this book is an essential resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Excerpt from Memorial of the Great War, 1914-1918: A Record of Service Was born in Lachine, Quebec, in 1897. In November, 1915, he joined the staff Of the Bank Of Montreal. He enlisted in December, 1915, as a Private in the 5th Universities Company, recruited to reinforce the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and reached the firing line with his unit on June Ist, 1916. He was later appointed Lance Corporal and placed in charge Of one Of the machine-gun detachments Of his battalion. He was slightly wound ed On April 9, 1917, in the attack for the capture Of Vimy Ridge, and he was again wounded at Passchendaele in November, 1917. On his recovery he was given his commission as Lieutenant and attached to the g13t Battalion, Canadian Infantry. He was killed at Ewars, not far from Cambrai, on October 11, 1918, in an attack on the enemy during the final Offensive Of the war. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This is another very rare memorial book covering a small but important group of people who died in the Great War. It lists those killed from both Members and Clerks [of the Stock Exchange] together with their units and decorations. The Members then each have a biography detailing their civilian life and military career. The circumstances of their death are generally reported and sometimes details are revealed that would otherwise remain unknown under the umbrella phrases, killed in action or, died of wounds or, died . For example, one officer was, killed suddenly on 6 January 1916 whilst being motored in the dark over one of that district s many level crossings. Lieutenant Henry Webber, who at 68 was one of the oldest to be killed, also features. A rather nice photograph accompanies each biography.

Australia's contribution to the Great War has become part of the core of its national identity, and this work from the Australian War Memorial's Peter Burness offers a compact, thoroughly-illustrated and authoritative survey of the founding of the ANZAC tradition. From the shores of Gallipoli, through the trenches of France and Belgium, to the Light Horse in the Middle East, Australians at the Great War: 1914-1918 showcases photographs, artworks, posters, maps and artefacts from the War Memorial's comprehensive archive, along with detailed historical and anecdotal passages. Both as a testament to the courage of Australians at war, and as a guide to Australia's cultural legacy, Australians at the Great War: 1914-1918 is the perfect introduction.