1946 diary, Gen Sir Walter King Venning, detailing the death of his wife Marcia, social events, inspections including his first inspection as Colonel Commandant REME, rifle meetings, conferences, DCLI War Memorial, news from the War Office about his award of pension for distinguished services, writing of a regimental war history, parades.
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.