17 JANUARY 1931, Page 27

Mr. Everard Wyrall adds one more to his already long

tale Of regimental histories in the shape of The 17th (S) Battalion Royal Fusiliers, 1914-19 (Methuen, 5s.). The 17th Fusiliers was an oddly- compounded battalion, made up of men from West End banks and other offices, the Stock Exchange and the theatrical world, with a sprinkling of old South African Imperial Light Horsemen and a spice of Derbyshire miners to add a further flavour to the blend. As a battalion it no longer exists, but a strong Old Comrades' Association will welcome this book as a record of memories and achievements faithfully chronicled.

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