First in Line: The Incredible Life of Leonard Stick - Couverture souple

Morrow, Hilda; Bartlett, Steve

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1771030305 ISBN 13 : 9781771030304

Editeur : Breakwater Books Ltd, 2015

Synopsis

First in Line: The Incredible Life of Leonard Stick documents the life of Leonard Stick, a distinguished war veteran, lawman and federal politician who was the 'first' in many historically significant events throughout his lifetime. Stick was the first man to enlist with the Newfoundland Regiment, regional No. 1, when it was reconstructed at the outbreak of WWI. He was also a member of the First Five Hundred, also known at the Blue Puttees and fought in the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. He was promoted to sergeant on September 21, 1914. Leonard survived the war and became the first commanding officer of the Newfoundland Rangers. He then entered politics and found himself in Ottawa as one of the first MPs Newfoundlanders elected after Confederation. Leonard Stick passed away on Dec. 7, 1979 at age 87. His is a story of sacrifice and service.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Breakwater Books Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1771030305
• ISBN 13: 9781771030304
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 250
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible