THE 42ND (EAST LANCASHIRE TERRITORIAL) DIVISION. [To THE EDITOR OP
THE " SPECTATOR."]
Sra,—The history of the above Division—the first Territorial Division to serve overseas—is nearly completed. A quantity of material has been received from the various units, but, for the later period, there is a lack of the illuminating anecdote and personal reminiscence which throw so vivid a light upon the scene, and of the terse, humorous comment which reveals, as no amount of description can do, the British soldier's unfailing spirit when faced by most depressing conditions, and his philosophical attitude towards new and strange experiences. A. number of such incidents and reminiscences have been sup- plied for the period of the Division's service in Egypt, Gal- lipoli, and Sinai. May I ask all ranks of the Division to assist by recalling and sending to the author, Mr. F. B. Gibbon, 55 Westgate, Hale, Cheshire, any such anecdotes or sayings, espe- cially for the period of service in France and Flanders, from 1917 to 1919? Field-Marshal Earl Haig has honoured us by writing the foreword to the history, which will be illustrated with photographs and maps.—I am, Sir, &c., A. SOLLY-FLOOD
(Major-General, late Commanding 42nd Division). The Pentre, nr. Abergavenny.
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