About the Author

Frank Davies is the son of an 'Old Contemptible' and the nephew of three soldiers who were killed in action in the Great War. At sixteen he joined the RAF and served at home and in the Middle East for fourteen years. He later joined British European Airways and became Senior Principal Engineer. He is a member of the Western Front Association and has made many visits to the Western Front with Graham Maddocks. Graham Maddocks is a teacher of Business Studies, Politics and History and developed an interest in military history at an early age whilst listening to his grandfather's exploits in the Great War. He has since had many articles and books published on various military topics including The Liverpool Pals in 1991. Graham is a member of the Western Front Association.