The Irish Guards
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OFFICIALLY, the formation of the 2nd Battalion of the Irish Guards dates from the 15th July 1915, when it was announced that His Majesty the King had been "graciously pleased to approve" of the formation of two additional Battalions of Foot Guards - the 4th Grenadier Guards, and the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards, which was to be made up out of the personnel of the 2nd (Reserve) Battalion.
About this book
A regimental history and official account of the Irish Guards in the First World War, written by Rudyard Kipling in honour of his son, John, who served in the Irish Guards and was killed in his first action at the battle of Loos.
Themes & subjects
Great BritainGreat Britain. Army. Irish GuardsPoetryWorld War, 1914-1918Irish GuardsGreat Britain. Army. Infantry. Irish guards
First published 1918Setting
Great Britain
About the author
Rudyard Kipling
30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936
Rudyard Kipling was a British author and poet. Born in Bombay, in British India, he is best known for his works of fiction "[The Jungle Book][1]" (1894). He is regarded as a major "innovator in the art of the short story"; his children's books are enduring classics of children's literature. ([Source][2]) [1]: /works/OL15400121W/ [2]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudyard_Kipling
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