NOYES (Frederick W.)
Stretcher-Bearers... at the Double: History of the Fifth Canadian Field Ambulance which Served Overseas during the Great War of 1914-1918.
1st Ed., [xi]+328pp., num. photos. & sketches, 8 maps. Printed & bound by the Hunter-Rose Co. Ltd., Toronto. nd (c.1930)
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Raised in 1914, the unit was part of the Second Contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Detailed record inc. operations in France & Flanders from Sept. 1915 onwards, inc. St Eloi, Somme, Vimy, Lens & Passchendaele, Amiens, Final Advance, &c., with good fldg. maps., many excellent illustrations, Roll of Hon. & complete nominal roll noting awards, home address &c. "The narrative provides a comprehensive account... The illustrations are of superb quality, many being identified groups & individuals. A fine work of dedicated research..." - Perkins. Later blue cloth, gilt, VG & scarce. See illustrations on our website.
£120
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