The Royal Engineers in Korea
The Photographic Memoir of Frank Merritt
$57.12
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
5 April 2024
Summary
Although never formally diagnosed, Frank Merritt was on the autistic spectrum. He was also dyslexic and it was rare for him to write anything down. When he was called up for National Service in the 1950s, during the Korean War, he could have deferred, as he was a farmer’s son and farming a reserved occupation. Feeling it was his duty to serve, he joined the Royal Engineers. When Frank arrived on the frontline in Korea to join 55 Independent Field Squadron, 28th Field Engineer Regiment, they d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399044691 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399044699 |
| Author: | Matt Merritt |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Military |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 5 April 2024 |
| Weight: | 682g |
| Dimensions: | 29mm x 164mm x 241mm |
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Matt Merritt
Matt Merritt grew up listening to his father’s stories of his time in Korea. Matt currently writes history columns for two Sussex based magazines. He wrote and directed a short documentary about the history of the North Kent travelling community for BBC South East. Matt’s stage play ‘Flick To Kick’ was produced by Menagerie Theatre Company and audio drama ‘Teachersaurus’ by Frequency Theatre. His short story ‘Alan’ is published in the ‘Songs For The Elephant Man’ anthology (Mantle Lane Press.)
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