A Tommy at Ypres by Doreen Priddey
The secret trench diary of a British private. Published in time for Remembrance Day (11 November). Increased interest in the First World War in the run-up to the centenary.
'A wonderfully detailed immersion into his life in the trenches - this book is the real thingA lovely man; a great read' The Western Front Association's Stand To! Magazine 'Superbly written and easy to read - An extraordinary book' The Great War Magazine
Doreen Priddey (nee Williamson) is Walter's granddaughter. She first read Walter's diary in 1995, regrettably after her 'Grandpop' and her father had passed away, and was enthralled. As a result she decided to compile his writing for publication. Doreen has had a career in entertainment and lives in Anglesey. Walter Williamson was twenty-eight years old when he was called to war with the 6th Battalion Cheshire Regiment in 1916. In doing so, he left his wife Amelia and his two-year-old son, 'Little Jimmy', back in England. His diary and letters tell the story of his wartime experience. Walter died in 1957 at the age of fifty-nine.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781445613680 |
| ISBN 10 | 1445613689 |
| Title | A Tommy at Ypres |
| Author | Doreen Priddey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Year published | 2013-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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