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Diary of Hugh McNeill Fraser (First Battalion London Scottish) Sep. 1914-Jany. 1915.
1st Ed., 39pp., 184x118mm, real photo. portrait frontis. No imprint [Privately printed, 1915].
#69320
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No. 3132 Private Hugh McNeill Fraser served in "F" Coy., 1st Battalion 14th London Regiment (London Scottish), mobilized in 1914 & survived the famous charge at Messines, but was mortally wounded on 25th January 1915 when his Battalion was in the line in the Cuinchy sector & died of wounds on 4th February. He was 21 & is buried in Le Touquet-Paris Plage Communal Cemetery. Contains his active service diary, a memoir & letters of condolence. Orig. full blue morocco, gilt title to front, VG & rare.
£225
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