A.W.'s older son Noel had already left for his "front" in North Africa and Palestine. Noel, having previously served in India and the Boer War, progressed up the ranks quickly. He was a Major when he got to Libya, was a Colonel by the time he was in Egypt, and was a Brigadier commanding the 159th Infantry Brigade, 53rd Welsh Division, when they advanced into Palestine with General Allenby.[/QUOTE]
Dave, do you remember having cocktails and hors d'oeuvres with General Allenby's granddaughter at the last Vintage Cup held at Sandanona? Apparently her escort for the banquet stood her up (or 'Scotched out') and she approached our little standup cocktail table and asked if she could join us. Very elegant and attractive lady, a walking encyclopedia of British social, military and cultural history. I think she wound up buying a ranch in Texas for her U.S. digs, in addition to the family estate back on the old sod. Fascinating woman!
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