Abstract:James McConville joined the army in 1899 at the age of 15 and served in it for the rest of his working life In old age he wrote an account of his early years in the Royal Irish Rifles leaving a unique...James McConville joined the army in 1899 at the age of 15 and served in it for the rest of his working life In old age he wrote an account of his early years in the Royal Irish Rifles leaving a unique record of everyday late Victorian army life Here his son, Michael McConville, highlights episodes from his father s memoirs including the initial tribulations of the new recruit and a tour of service in India, giving a fond, vivid and humorous impression of turn of the century soldiering.Read More
Publication Year: 1996
Publication Date: 1996-02-01
Language: en
Type: article
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