posted on 2024-01-18, 14:21authored byLest We Forget Project Team
Corporal Donald M. Stewart served with the 1st Battalion of the Scots Guards for three years, and recorded his time at war in this published booklet: With The "Old Contemptibles" In 1914 Against Germany's Formidable War Machine.
History
Name of contributor(s)
Alec Rutherford
Subject of the story/individual the object(s) relate to
Corporal Donald M. Stewart
Date(s) the event(s) in the story took place
The content of the booklet took place during 1914. The booklet itself was published in 1938.
Location(s) where the event(s) in the story took place
Ypres; La Bassee.
Object(s)
The memoir of Corporal Donald M. Stewart's time during the World War One is titled 'With The "Old Contemptibles" In 1914 Against Germany's Formidable War Machine'. This 37-page booklet was published in July, 1938.
This copy is signed by Corporal Stewart, and was found by accident in the south side of Glasgow during building work. The person sharing has no connection to the writer.