Author: ALLINGHAM, HENRY WITH GOODWIN, DENNIS
Title: Kitchener's Last Volunteer - the Life of Henry Allingham, the Oldest Surviving Veteran of the Great War
Description: Edinburgh, Mainstream. 2008, First Edition. (ISBN: 9781845964160). Hard Cover, 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket which is not price clipped. 240 pages. 63 illustrations. 2 maps. Henry Allingham (1896-2009) was the last British serviceman alive in 2008 to have volunteered for active duty in the First World War and vividly recaptures his experiences. His story is unique in that he saw action on land, sea and in the air with the Royal Naval Air Service; he was present at the Battle of Jutland in 1916 with the British Grand Fleet and went on to serve on the Western Front. In his very long and extraordinary life he outlived 6 monarchs and 21 prime ministers. NOT EX LIB 15. Fine/Fine.

Keywords: First World War, Royal Naval Air Service, Battle of Jutland, British Grand Fleet 9781845964160


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