Sjack91 Posted 22 November , 2016 Share Posted 22 November , 2016 Does anyone have any information or recommendations for a book if any exist on a Scottish or Scottish POWs during WW1. I like to read personal books where you get a good account of what the soldier has been through. Any help would be much appreciated. stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Maria Posted 22 November , 2016 Share Posted 22 November , 2016 One that comes to mind is 'Wounded and a prisoner of war ' by M.V Hay , he was an officer in the Gordon Highlanders who was wounded and captured at Mons in 1914 and after treatment at a French hospital at Cambrai was sent to Germany and eventually repatriated. His experiences were obviously a lot different from the other ranks but I found it interesting , especially as it contains his experiences at the Battle of Mons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel1898 Posted 23 November , 2016 Share Posted 23 November , 2016 Fresh in my Memory Always by Joseph Garvey,Scots Guards. Though he was English Joseph Garvey was a pre-war regular and was recalled at the outbreak of war. He was captured at the battle of First Ypres. Maybe that he served in a Scottish regiment might interest you. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian J Posted 24 November , 2016 Share Posted 24 November , 2016 The War Behind the Wire by John Lewis-Stempel is a great book about the POW experience for soldiers in WW1. Although not specifically about Scottish troops, I do think it would be quite close to what you're looking for and I highly recommend it! - J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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