1206464 John Thomas Oliver British Army 14th Btn Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry My grandfather, John Thomas Oliver, was in the 14th DCLI and he must have experienced the introduction of the "Tank". I have a book which was left to me titled "The History Of The Duke Of Cornwall's Light Infantry 1914/ 1919" by Everard Wyrall. In this book my grandfather has highlighted the action he was involved in and makes for an interesting read and seems live even to this day. I have campaign maps and drawings associated with this book.
Although grandad was gassed and sent back to UK he got posted back to do some more "Damage"! He lived a long life after the Great War and it was a pleasure to know him even though I was young at the time. He was a great man and my Hero!!
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