02566cam a22003613u 4500 29263 UtSlPG 20260610133651.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DC Lawrence, William, 1791-1867 The Autobiography of Sergeant William Lawrence : A Hero of the Peninsular and Waterloo Campaigns Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-06-28 Produced by StevenGibbs, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Autobiography of Sergeant William Lawrence" by William Lawrence is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This memoir provides a personal narrative of a soldier’s experiences during significant military campaigns, particularly the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. The text is likely to appeal to readers interested in military history, offering a unique perspective from an ordinary soldier’s viewpoint amidst the grand narratives of war. The opening of the autobiography introduces Sergeant William Lawrence, detailing his humble beginnings in Dorset, England, and the hardships that led him to leave his apprenticeship as a builder to enlist in the military. He describes his early life, the challenges he faced with his master, and his eventual decision to escape and join the army. It captures Lawrence's transition from an inexperienced lad seeking adventure to a soldier destined to participate in the harsh realities of war. The narrative establishes a personal voice rich with humor and authenticity, setting the tone for a life shaped by discipline, camaraderie, and the complexities of serving in the British army during tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Great Britain. Army -- Military life Great Britain. Army -- Biography Peninsular War, 1807-1814 -- Personal narratives, British Lawrence, William, 1791-1867 Waterloo, Battle of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815 -- Personal narratives, British Nugent-Bankes, George https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29263 70111 70111