Guest rattray Posted 6 April , 2004 Share Posted 6 April , 2004 Looking for any info on Capt. A F Barnes MC { ww1} Capt. Barnes wrote the hymn 'Far round the world the children sing this song' He was headmaster at Queen Victoria School, Dunblane in the 1920s We have presented a plaque in his memory to Dunblane Cathedral and one in our own school church. We would appreciate any information, especially concerning his book 'History of the 2/5 Gloucester regiment'. Ian Anderson, andr695@aol.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gord97138 Posted 6 April , 2004 Share Posted 6 April , 2004 Ian: I found this doing a google search! gordon Turning to Captain A.F. Barnes, MC, and his history of the 2/5th Gloucestershire Regiment, we read how the period from 21 March, 1917 - "....was the most critical one that the Glosters ever went through." He notes in particular the night of the 22nd which - "....will abide for ever in the minds of those who were privileged to live through it." The 2/5th at the time in question had played an important role in holding up three German divisions. This contributing to the successful crossing of the Somme by the 5th Army. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERITAGE PLUS Posted 8 April , 2004 Share Posted 8 April , 2004 If you don't already have one you will find a photo of Barnes in uniform on this site: http://members.tripod.com/~Glosters/5off.html Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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