02242cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500140014826400510016230000470021333600260026033700260028633800360031250000310034850801890037952012320056853400450180065300350184585600430188099900170192341944UtSlPG20260610133947.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBower, John Graham,d1886-194010aOn Patrol 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-01-29  aProduced by sp1nd, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"On Patrol" by John Graham Bower is a collection of poetic reflections and verses written during the early 20th century, specifically in the aftermath of World War I. This work captures the experiences and sentiments of sailors during wartime, focusing on themes of duty, camaraderie, bravery, and the harsh realities of naval operations. The poems serve to commemorate the sacrifices made by those in the military, particularly within the British Navy.  The book presents a series of poems that range from lamentations for fallen comrades to spirited calls of valor. It encompasses a variety of perspectives, including those of sailors, their families, and the overall spirit of the wartime environment. Key themes include the danger and excitement of naval patrols, the longing for home, and the reflections on battles fought across the seas. With its vivid imagery and emotional depth, "On Patrol" resonates with the struggles faced by service members and the pride of being part of a unified force amidst the trials of war. The collection instills a sense of nostalgia and honor, making it a poignant tribute to maritime courage during one of history's most tumultuous periods. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41944  c82783d82783