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Admiral Troubridge Naval Mission in Serbia 1914 16

Started by Chris Grimshaw, April 10, 2021, 01:34:18 PM

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Chris Grimshaw

Afternoon Team

As part of my continued studies in the Serbian Military campaign in  WWI a weighty tome which I purchased on eBay has arrived today.

Expecting a pamphlet a large volume has arrived.

'The British Naval Mission in Serbia, 1914 - 1916, with special reference to the work of Rear Admiral E.C.T. Troubridge' by Charles Fryer,  a thesis submitted for a Degree at the City of London.

First impressions a wealth of material.

Does anyone have any postal history material connected with this Mission? 

Chris




Frank Schofield

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Chris

I think you need to get hold of a copy of ALL IN THE DAY'S WORK by Commander C.L. Kerr, RN, published by Rich & Cowen in 1939. He was there.
Chapters 17 to 21 are very detailed on the retreat down to Albania

Over the last 20 odd years I remember two items from this unit on my list, from a Royal Marine who was sent up to mine the River Danube, the censor mark (Gould 4B43)  was in red on both items

Frank

Chris Grimshaw

Thanks Frank

On the Hunt for this, found a copy in the States, but seller shows as outside their delivery zone.

Have email them but no response as yet.

Chris