The Memoir of Corporal Donald M. Stewart
Item
Title
The Memoir of Corporal Donald M. Stewart
Who?
Corporal Donald M. Stewart
Item(s)
The memoir of Corporal Donald M. Stewart’s time during the World War One is titled ‘With The “Old Contemptibles” In 1914 Against Germany’s Formidable War Machine’. This 37-page booklet was published in July, 1938.
This copy is signed by Corporal Stewart, and was found by accident in the south side of Glasgow during building work. The person sharing has no connection to the writer.
This copy is signed by Corporal Stewart, and was found by accident in the south side of Glasgow during building work. The person sharing has no connection to the writer.
Story
Corporal Donald M. Stewart served with the 1st Battalion of the Scots Guards for three years, and recorded his time at war in this published booklet: With The "Old Contemptibles" In 1914 Against Germany’s Formidable War Machine.
When?
The content of the booklet took place during 1914. The booklet itself was published in 1938.
Where?
Ypres; La Bassee.
Contributor
Alec Rutherford
Collection Day
10/04/2019, Glasgow City Archives, Mitchell Library, Glasgow.
This item was submitted on May 29, 2019