'The Road To Yozgad – My War 1914-1919'

[Philip Wilson]

'The Road To Yozgad – My War 1914-1919. Lt. Arthur Valentine HOLYOAKE, Queen’s Own Worcestershire Hussars.' Manuscript and photographs, Worcestershire Yeomanry Museum Trust, transcribed and edited by Dr Douglas Bridgewater, in 2013.

A graphic account of the life of a Worcestershire Yeomanry Officer from his enlistment as trooper in August 1914 to his return to England from captivity in January 1919. HOLYOAKE fought against the Senussi in the Western Desert and against the Turks in Sinai before being captured on Easter Sunday 1916. He spent 2.5 years as a POW, largely at Yozgad in the centre of Turkey. Over 150 officers of the British and Indian armies were held there. This is the most comprehensive account of life in the camp, where HOLYOAKE, helped to maintain morale by organising theatrical entertainments and acting as Master of the Yozgad Hunt. HOLYOAKE is mentioned in two books giving accounts of escapes from the camp – The Road to Endor and 450 Miles to Freedom.

This is an exceptionally well produced book, with illustrations, good bibliography including biographical details of officers mentioned in the text.

[aengland]

Sounds good...... Is it available from the Museum? and the cost please?

Thanks

Andrew

[Philip Wilson]

Have sent you pm in response

Philip