Author: "THE BUFFER" (RON ELLIOTT) (SIGNED)
Title: Eight Bells and Green Ones - Memories of a Retired Chief Boatswain Mate
Description: Canada: Self-Published (Van Coillie, Dries), 1985. First Edition. Paperback. 56 pages. Undated but appears to be circa 1985. A brief history of service at HMCS Cornwallis from May-Sept 1949. "Gives the reader a look at New Entry Training, Naval Lore, Human Interest Stories and some Naval Characters, of which the Navy had its share." - Joseph Lay. Black and white photographs. Author's signature and lenghty inscription to V.L. Swanton inside front cover. Foreward by CIER Joseph Lay G.M. C.D. taped to page one. A quality copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Eight Bells and Green Ones - Memories of a Retired Chief Boatswain Mate *SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR* RCN Royal Canadian Navy Korean War Conflict HMCS Cornwallis HMCS Cornwallis from May-Sept 1949. "Gives the reader a look at New Entry Training, Na; Signed by Author(s). Very Good .

Keywords: May Sept 1949. " Military