WW2 First Edition The Happy Hunted by Brigadier George Clifton Published by Cassell London 1952 First Edition. ...

WW2 First Edition The Happy Hunted by Brigadier George Clifton Published by Cassell London 1952 First Edition. George Herbert Clifton (1898 1970) joined the New Zealand Military Forces in 1915 but was too young to serve abroad during the First World War. During WW2 he fought in Greece and North Africa and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and Bar. He was captured during the fighting around El Alamein in September 1942. As a prisoner of war, Clifton made a total of nine escape attempts including from camps in Italy and Germany. His last escape attempt saw him reach American lines in March 1945 and his exploits as a prisoner of war were recognised with a second Bar to his DSO. The book measures approx 14.5cm x 21.5cm, 392 pages, hard back, no dust jacket and shows just light signs of age, spine slightly faded, otherwise is in very good condition (see photographs). Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99