Dettagli
Anno di pubblicazione
1974
Autore
Harker, Douglas E. (Signed)
Editori
The British Columbia Regiment (D.C.O.)
Formato
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Soggetto
The Dukes - The Story of the Men Who have Served in Peace and, War with the British Columbia Regiment (D.C.O.) 1883-1973, Military History Canada Regimental LCol David L. Vaughan, CD (World War II Veteran) and former CO (1961 to 1964), LCol Archie M. Steacy, CD, CO (1974 to 1978 incl.), LCol Grant B. Larkin, CD, Former CO (1970 to 1973), Honorary Lt Col John W. Toogood, CD World War II BC Regiment Veteran and former CO (1945-to 1949), Major Ernest Bowmer, MC, RMO (World War II British Army Veteran), Captain Arthur Goodson (World War I and II, BC Regiment Veteran) Musketry Expert, Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth A. Parr, CD, RSM. Signatures upon back free endpaper include: Captain Robert, Elrick (attached to BC Regiment from the Royal Canadian, Dragoons), Major Robert Stanley (Squadron Commander), Captain Jack D. Drake (Squadron 2 I, C), Lieutenant Eric B. Foster (Troop Officer), Major Donald E. Hein (Officer's Mess President), Lieutenant Robert J. Baylis (Troup Officer), Lieutenant Norman A. Brown (Troop Officer), Lieutenant Robert B. Gauthier (Troop Officer), Master Warrant Officer Roger W. Prouse (SSM), Lieutenant Ralph D. MacRae (Troop Officer), Major Jack Tipton (Squadron Commander), Captain Brent R. Gray (Squadron 2 I, C), Officer Cadet Tom Baker (Troop Officer). Printed name of, Lieutenant (Donald) Hilton Military British Columbia Canadian, History
Descrizione
J H Fair Hardcover
Stato di conservazione
Buono
Descrizione
An extraordinary copy. Signed not only by author inside front board, but also by an additional 20 important figures associated with the Regiment. Signatures upon front free endpaper include: LCol David L. Vaughan, CD (World War II Veteran and CO 1961-1964), LCol Archie M. Steacy, CD, (CO 1974-1978), LCol Grant B. Larkin, CD (CO 1970-1973), Honorary Lt Col John W. Toogood, CD (World War II BC Regiment Veteran and CO 1945-1949), Major Ernest Bowmer, MC, RMO (World War II British Army Veteran), Captain Arthur Goodson (World War I and II, BC Regiment Veteran) Musketry Expert, and Chief Warrant Officer Kenneth A. Parr, CD, RSM. Signatures upon back free endpaper include: Captain Robert Elrick (attached to BC Regiment from the Royal Canadian Dragoons), Major Robert Stanley (Squadron Commander), Captain Jack D. Drake (Squadron 2 I/C), Lieutenant Eric B. Foster (Troop Officer), Major Donald E. Hein (Officer's Mess President), Lieutenant Robert J. Baylis (Troup Officer), Lieutenant Norman A. Brown (Troop Officer), Lieutenant Robert B. Gauthier (Troop Officer), Master Warrant Officer Roger W. Prouse (SSM), Lieutenant Ralph D. MacRae (Troop Officer), Major Jack Tipton (Squadron Commander), Captain Brent R. Gray (Squadron 2 I/C), and Officer Cadet Tom Baker (Troop Officer). Printed name of Lieutenant (Donald) Hilton on front free endpaper. 438 pages. "Tells the story of B.C.'s earliest militia units from one of which the British Columbia Regiment has its descent. Describes the Regiment's participation in the South African War and in both World Wars, and much more." - dust jacket. Includes black and white illustrations, index, bibliography, fatality and casualty lists, repatriated prisoners of war (WWII) list, and list of honour and award winners. Contents unmarked. Binding sound. Average wear to book. Small faint coffee drop to bottom edge of text. Dust jacket, now preserved in archival-grade Brodart, bears somewhat above-average wear. We are indebted to LCol Archie M. Steacy, CD, CO (1974 to 1978) for his generous assistance in identifying the signatures in this copy. [Cooke p.130, Hale 1360] Book
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