NAM.1996-05-11-12

1925 diary, UK, detailing trip to Tidworth and the House of Commons for the Army Annual Bill, regimental dinners, manoeuvres at Andover, the death of Queen Alexandra 20th Nov 1925. 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.