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Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > Military life & institutions > Regiments
A good detailed account of this Regiments work in East Africa in
WWI.A white unit, raised specifically for service in that campaign
and drawing its recruits from the pre-war Southern Rhodesia
Volunteers and the settler community at large.It saw a considerable
amount of action during its short existence.It also, in common with
other white units, suffered heavy losses from disease and the
general wear and tear of bush warfare.It was disbanded in 1917.The
nominal roll in this book is particularly helpful to medal
collectors and genealogists.It shows details of attestation dates,
highest ranks held, whether killed or wounded, and any awards made
This volume includes information on taking over and handing over
trenches, trench routine, and action in case of attack. A list of
Trench Stores and information on the prevention of chilled feet and
frostbite are covered in appendices.
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