About the Author

Jonathan Nicholls was born in 1948. He went to Towcester Grammar School, Northants. In 1968 he joined the Metropolitan Police where he is currently serving at Hampstead Police Station. In his capacity as a Police Officer, he met many of the old soldiers who encouraged him to write this book. He has held a lifelong interest in the 1914-18 war and has for many years been organising tours to the old Western Front. His other interests include Music and Rugby Football. He now lives in Hemel Hempstead with his wife and son.