Microfilm copy of the memoirs of Bandsman Frederick Davies, 2nd Bn 20th (The East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot, covering his service 1863-1870.
Leaving Portsmouth in July 1863 on the ‘Blenheim’ he reached Calcutta in November, proceeding on the ‘Nubua’ to Hong Kong. In June 1865 he left for Japan on the ‘Chantieleer’, and he did garrison duty at the British Legation until returning to Hong Kong in May 1866. From March 1867 he served at various places in South Africa including Durban, Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town.