1902 diary, Ceylon and South Africa, detailing attendance at District Court Martial, Co’s parade and route marches, sports and recreation, uniforms and inspections, prisoners of war and the journey to South Africa.
From a collection of 25 diaries kept by General Sir Walter King Venning as an officer with the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1902-1903, 1905-1906 and 1912-1918; as a staff officer 1924-1925, 1927 and 1931; as Director General of the British Supply Mission, Washington 1943-1946; and in retirement 1947-1953.