A Soldier Gone to Sea

<p> In this memoir spanning nine decades Lieutenant Colonel C.F. Jerram (1882-1969) of the Royal Marines recounts his life and military service through both world wars. Jerram describes in candid detail his late 19th-century childhood in Devon and Cornwall the late Victorian and Edwardian Royal Navy the Royal Navy's Far East Station a traditional Corps of Marines the Gallipoli Campaign the World War I Western Front and the interwar and World War II years. His experience and insight convey two fundamental lessons: Know thy profession and look after those for whom you are responsible. An essay by the editor based on other sources provides a broader perspective on Jerram whose approach to professional military service is still pertinent today.</p>