I really wish you hadn't asked that because I almost bought the Grenadier Guards History for 90-odd quid the other day but thought I could use the money for something else.
As there seems to be a few queries on the Gren Gds of late, I think I may have to use the old visa card after all.
Edit: I've just spent £93.35 on the two Volumes. I must be mad.
I'll post something soon from the shorter History that I do have.
This chap was wounded there.
Bobby Wills - Telegraph Quote:
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After landing in north Africa, Wills was severely wounded at Djebel Mansour, Tunisa, in 1943. Turning to his sergeant, he said, "Flood, put me on your back and we will carry on." But he was too badly injured, and his comrade insisted on taking him back.
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The Officer mentioned in the text, C.O.M Wills on CWGC,
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CWGC :: Casualty Details | Name: | WILLS, CHARLES OVERTON MELVILLE |
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| Initials: | C O M |
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| Nationality: | United Kingdom |
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| Rank: | Lieutenant |
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| Regiment/Service: | Grenadier Guards |
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| Unit Text: | 3rd Bn. |
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| Age: | 20 |
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| Date of Death: | 04/02/1943 |
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| Service No: | 219038 |
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| Additional information: | Son of Capt. Walter Douglas Melville Wills and Gp. Offr. Penelope Wilhelmina Wills, W.A.A.F., of Wrington, Somerset. |
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| Casualty Type: | Commonwealth War Dead |
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| Grave/Memorial Reference: | 9. A. 10. |
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| Cemetery: | MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY |
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