The A Record of its Services in the Great War, 1914-1919 Ward, Fred W. creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The 23rd (Service) Battalion Royal Fusiliers (First Sportsman's)" by Fred W. Ward is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the formation, training, and combat experiences of the 23rd Royal Fusiliers during World War I, particularly emphasizing their unique composition and spirit as predominantly sportsmen-enlisted soldiers. It details their contributions and the sacrifices made throughout various battles in the Great War, allowing readers to understand the valor and determination of this battalion. The opening of the text lays the groundwork for the battalion's narrative by introducing its formation and the societal mix of its members, which included men from various walks of life, all united by their shared sporting backgrounds. It discusses the enthusiasm and camaraderie as they trained together, including their initial misconceptions about military life and the strict discipline they had to adopt. Captains and generals express their admiration for the battalion's spirit and bravery, hinting at the significant role they would play in the upcoming battles of the war. Overall, this beginning establishes not only a record of military history but also a tribute to the collective effort and sacrifices of soldiers who came together under extraordinary circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-01-15 Produced by David Clarke, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- Great Britain Great Britain. Army. 23rd Royal Fusiliers D501 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20377 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20377 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133454.0 20377