Hero of the FleetTwo World Wars, One Extraordinary Life - The Memoirs of Cent by William Stone
William Stone died on Saturday, 9 January 2009 aged 108. He received a hero's funeral. Born in rural Devon, he joined the navy during the First World War, travelled the globe just before the British Empire's light began to fade and saw action in some of the most significant sea battles of the Second World War. This title presents his story.
"Part of Bill's appeal is that he represented a lost world, when Britain really did rule the wavesThis charming book goes a long way to bringing that world back to life" Daily Express "[Stone's] memoirs immortalise the astonishing story of 'an ordinary man living in extraordinary times'" Legion "Fascinating ... an extraordinary look at a life that spanned three centuries" News of the World
William Stone was born on 23 September 1900 in Devon. He was the last man to have served in both the Great War and the Second World War. Up until his death in 2009, he made countless public appearances to pass on his memories and wisdom and teach new generations the realities of sacrifice, duty and war. He died a national hero.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845965082 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845965086 |
| Title | Hero of the FleetTwo World Wars, One Extraordinary Life - The Memoirs of Cent |
| Author | William Stone |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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