02615cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500440015126400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150503080041250800290072052013600074953400450210965300500215465300250220485600430222999900170227224393UtSlPG20260610133547.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBirmingham, George A.,d1865-195010aOur Casualty, and Other Stories :b1918 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-01-210 aOur casualty -- Getting even -- A matter of discipline -- The second bass -- Her right -- Journey's end -- His girl -- Sir Galahad -- A gun-running episode -- Ireland forever -- Sir Timothy's dinner-party -- United Ireland -- Old Biddy and the rebels -- Civilized war -- The mermaid -- An upright judge.  aProduced by David Widger  a"Our Casualty and Other Stories" by George A. Birmingham is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century, during the period surrounding World War I. The collection explores various themes related to life during wartime, focusing particularly on the experiences of soldiers and civilians alike. Through its characters and narratives, it likely aims to provide insight into the humor, absurdity, and gravity of military life, which may resonate with readers who appreciate poignant tales woven with elements of irony and drama.  The opening of "Our Casualty" introduces the Ballyhaine Veterans’ Corps, a group of elderly men in a peaceful British suburb who take it upon themselves to step into military roles as a response to the war. Among them is the hopeful yet humorously inept Corporal Cotter, who refuses to admit his old age-related ailments and is determined to fulfill his military duties. The story humorously depicts their awkward attempts at soldiering, including trench drills along the beach, amidst severe winter weather conditions. With their ignorance of real military protocol and capability, the men embody a mix of dedication and absurdity, illustrating both the spirit and folly of those who are eager to contribute to the war effort despite their age and limitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIreland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction  aShort stories, Irish40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24393  c65394d65394