The History of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles 1914-1919

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First edition,VG+ throughout, hard cover vg (see photo), text, maps, illustrations all VG+. pgs 267. Front and rear foldout maps. Owner's signature and service number. This copy owned by Trooper M J MacPherson, 11/2178 (served under "Mcpherson"). Official history of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles from formation through the hard fighting as dismounted infantry on Gallipoli, to the battles of 1916 - 1918 as the Mounted troops of the Empire drove the Turks out of Palestine. The history ends with the return of the CMR to the battlefields of Gallipoli in December 1918 - a sombre task, yet a very high honour. Rich in detail, well illustrated, with particularly good maps, the history was written by senior officers and edited by Colonel Powles of the Staff Corps. Contains a Roll of Honour and a detailed war diary of locations and battles. Very Rare esp. in this condition. N° de ref. del artículo 12/1900

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