posted on 2024-02-23, 23:00authored byGreat War Archive Project Team
<p dir="ltr">My grandfather was Born on the 3rd Sept. 1892 in Hull, Yorkshire. He died in Hull on the 24th March 1974. He was my mother's father. He worked as a stonemason. The Diary was first used in connection with his work, but he took it with him when he went to France. He was a batman for an officer.</p>
<p><br>Editor's Comment:<br>
'The Kings Own Diary for 1917. | Containing Coupon for £1000 Accident Insurance'. Diary notes the crash and death of a Lt. Harding, and the end of the war. Also brief outline of service history and addresses. </p>
<p>51702 Herbert Wilson served in 19 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps.</p>