WW2 Hand Signed Letter Sir John Smyth Vc And Leadership Of War Book. Ex Library hardback book. The 1974 letter on ...

WW2 Hand Signed Letter Sir John Smyth Vc And Leadership Of War Book. Ex Library hardback book. The 1974 letter on his personal stationary to Editor of Books and Bookmen has interesting content. Dear Sir Mr Enoch Powell tells me he has sent you a review of my above book and I would be grateful if you could send me a copy of the number in which it appears. The publishers have informed me that owing to the printing strike the official publication date is likely to be later in July than their original date of 11th July. Yours Truly Jackie Smyth. He was 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 15th Ludhiana Sikhs, 3rd (Lahore) Division, Indian Army during the First World War, when his actions earned him the Victoria Cross (VC). In June 1915, Smyth was awarded the VC, the United Kingdom's highest award for bravery in combat. The citation for this award, published in the London Gazette read: For most conspicuous bravery near Richebourg L'Avoue on 18 May 1915. With a bombing party of 10 men, who voluntarily undertook this duty, he conveyed a supply of 96 bombs to within 20 yards of the enemy's position over exceptionally dangerous ground, after the attempts of two other parties had failed. Lieutenant Smyth succeeded in taking the bombs to the desired position with the aid of two of his men (the other eight having been killed or wounded), and to effect his purpose he had to swim a stream, being exposed the whole time to howitzer, shrapnel, machine-gun and rifle fire. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99