The King's Men
The Sandringham Company and Norfolk Regiment Territorial Battalions, 1914–1918
(Autor) NEIL R STOREYThe 4th and 5th Battalions, the Norfolk Regiment were formed in the early days of The Great War as part of the Territorial Force and deployed with 54th (East Anglian) Division to Gallipoli in 1915. Most significantly the 1/5th Battalion was unique in that it contained The Sandringham Company, the only unit to be raised entirely from a Royal Estate. Tragically the Company, along with King George V's Agent Captain Beck, disappeared without trace on 12 August 1915, presumed to have been overcome by their Turkish adversaries. The Battalion was rebuilt and saw out the ill-fated Gallipoli Campaign being evacuated to Egypt in December 1915. Thereafter the Norfolks served with distinction in Palestine as part of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. The author has compiled a fascinating history of these Battalions' distinguished service using contemporary records and personal accounts illustrated with a splendid selection of photographs. The result is a fitting tribute to the memory of these brave volunteers.
NEIL R STOREY
Neil R Storey is a renowned British historian and author, known for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling. His most famous work, "The Little Book of Titanic," delves into the tragic sinking of the iconic ship. Storey's contributions to literature include shedding light on historical events with vivid detail and compelling narratives.
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