The Life and Service of Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston (Hunter Bunter)

Todays presentation by David Barras, will tell the story and life of Sir Aylmer Hunter-Weston (Hunter Bunter). And will cover his service in the Royal Engineers in 1884, through to the North West Frontier of India  1892. Then to his service on the staff of Lord Herbert Kitchener during The Nile Expedition of 1896. Wich was then followed by service in South Africa during the Second Boer War 1899 to 1902. Culminating with his service as a Corps Commander and Lieutenant General in The First World War, 1914-1918. Including his time in Gallipoli and the Dardanelles, and his subsequent retirement in 1919.

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You are assured a warm and friendly welcome from our members and guests, and will be able to enjoy many interesting and informative talks from our invited speakers.

These presentations are then followed by a Q&A session, and a lively interaction on the days subject, between our invited guest and our members. Membership of The Western Front Association is optional, but not essential, for anyone wishing to come to any of our branch meetings.

I would say however, that membership of the WFA is of great benefit to anyone wishing to research into the military past of family members, or you are wanting to look into people, and events, in and around the Great War.

Also the support and information you can obtain from the current membership, trustees, and publications, is second to none. And with easy access to the many documents now available to the association on its new website, membership has a great many things to offer.

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