Guest Bill NEWMAN Posted 3 June , 2003 Share Posted 3 June , 2003 Lieut Colonel EH Swayne served with the 1st Battalion Somerset Light Infantry until 12th September 1914 when he received a note from Brigadier General Hunter Weston " advising him to go home on sick leave ". He had apparently been very run down. This officer does not appear to have returned to active service with the Battalion . Records showing he remained in England. Does anyone know the exact circumstances of this episode and what became of him. I wonder was he an early victim of stellenbosching ? Regards to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FRANKBARTHOLOMEW Posted 21 June , 2003 Share Posted 21 June , 2003 Well Bill, If Colonel Swayne was an early example of stellenbosching in WWI, and Brigadier-General (later Lieutenant General Hunter-Weston) was his CO- then pots and kettles spring to mind. 'Hunter Bunter' was a very suitable candidate for stellenbosching, but he seemed to carry on regardless. Funny Old World. Frank Bartholomew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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