Show chip of the old block it Is curious how episodes of the boer war are recalled by the world conflict says a writer in the yorks yorkshire hire post in our issue for may 16 1000 for instance we published an account of the bravery in the field of private v ate E Wise busen who threw a live shell over a cliff during an engagement now his son private eric wis duke of Cam bridges middlesex regiment has proved himself to be no less brave As a parchment certificate from his commanding officer shows in a raid near on june 1920 1020 19 10 20 he was nas conspicuous for his determination and bravery 11 despite a heavy artillery and machine gun barrage he reached the enemy trenches cleared them ana finally covered the raiders withdrawal showing complete disregard to his cwi safety private who Is only twenty Is now in hospital at lowes lowe toft with a shot hot wound in his leg ills hii home Is in hornsey |