The Addison Diaries: Natal Carbineer, Gunner, Pioneer Farmer - The Life and Times of Frederick Addison (1894-1969)

Frederick Addison came from a family with a strong military tradition, and it is not surprising that he, his two brothers, and two cousins all joined the Royal Natal Carbineers on the same day in 1914, soon after war was declared. They served together through the German South—West African campaign, and again in France with the Second South African Infantry Brigade. Two of them were killed, one was taken prisoner, and all were wounded. While the core of the book is a grim account of his expe...