Description
In this memoir spanning nine decades, Lieutenant Colonel C.F. Jerram (1882-1969) of the Royal Marines recounts his life and military service through both world wars. Jerram describes in candid detail his late 19th-century childhood in Devon and Cornwall, the late Victorian and Edwardian Royal Navy, the Royal Navy's Far East Station, a traditional Corps of Marines, the Gallipoli Campaign, the World War I Western Front and the interwar and World War II years. His experience and insight convey two fundamental lessons: "Know thy profession and look after those for whom you are responsible." An essay by the editor, based on other sources, provides a broader perspective on Jerram, whose approach to professional military service is still pertinent today.
About the Author
Donald F. Bittner is a professor emeritus of military history at the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Marine Corps University, and the Secretary-General of the United States Commission on Military History. He has served with the U.S. Marine Corps since 1961 in uniform and as a civilian, retiring from active duty in the grade of Lieutenant Colonel in 1989. He lives in Stafford, Virginia.
Book Information
ISBN 9780786446186
Author Charles Frederic Jerram
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 422g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 12mm
