by Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart ISBN: 9781844155392 During World War One he served in Africa and In Europe, commanded 12 Brigade and 105 Brigade, won the DSO, fought at the Somme and 2nd Ypres, won the VC at the Somme while in temporary command of 57 Brigade, was wounded many times, lost an eye and a hand. He remained an officer who lead from the front and finished the war as a Brigadier-General.
Heres a bit more about him !! .... quite a man ! http://ww1talk.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=511&highlight=carton wiart http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrian_Carton_de_Wiart
