38th Battalion History Book

STORY AND OFFICIAL HISTORY of the 38th BATTALION A.I.F.' by Eric Fairey. The author, Eric Fairey enlisted with the 38th Battalion on the 12/2/1917. He remained a Private in the 38th Bne throughout the war and returned to Australia in 1919. This is the Official Battalion History compiled and written with the assistance of the 38th Battalion Association, battalion members, and written documents/diary/information. The book was first published in 1920. The book being offered is a professionally produced reprint of that history. It is a true reproduction of the 1920 1st edition. Even these reprints escalate in value when they in turn, become out of print. Here is your chance to obtain this book that can be treasured as a hand me down Family History Book. Follows the 38th Battalion 1st AIF history from its formation in Bendigo Victoria. The Battalion landed in France during December 1916. Notable battles, that the Bn fought were at Messines Polygon Wood Broodseinde Passchendaele Amiens, Somme and on the Hindenburg Line. Appendixes include, Roll of Honour, Honours & Awards, nominal roll of all members complete this history. Battalion Honours * Messines 1917 * Ypres 1917 * Polygon Wood * Broodseinde * Poelcappelle * Passchendaele * Somme 1918 * Ancre 1918 * Amiens * Albert 1918 * Mont St Quentin * Hindenburg Line * St Quentin Canal * France and Flanders 1916-1918

Book condition: PERFECT - NEW BOOK Cover/Boards: soft cover with copy dustjacket in style of 1920 1st Edition Publication Date: 2009 reprint original pub 1920 Weight in grams: 200 Dimensions in mm :  Comment:  ean13 Reference Number: 9781845747688 If you live in Australia, postage is capped at the max Aud $15.90 postage no matter how many books you purchase. Offer to Australian destination only and all purchases despatched at the same time.

• Condition: New
• Authenticity: Reproduction
• Campaign: World War I
• Product Type: Books
• Era: 1910s
• Country: Australia

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