Bob Renals — A War Diary

Robert Coppin 'Bob' Renals — in uniform

Robert Renals born at Poplars, Fletchers Bridge, Cardinham, Cornwall. Soldier. Survivor. Military Medal recipient.

This account of my grandfather's service in the First World War was researched and written by my uncle Edwin following Bob's death. Like so many of his generation Bob never spoke of his experiences. Edwin gave him back his voice.

Contents

• Foreword — Edwin's Foreword, November 2008
• Introduction — Robert Coppin Renals M.M.
• Essex — The first year of the war
• Gallipoli — The Dardanelles campaign, 1915
• Egypt — The Egyptian Expeditionary Force, 1916–1917
• Palestine, Beersheba and El Foka — The Military Medal action, 1917
• Destination — The Somme — France and the Armistice, 1918
• Discharge Papers, Memorials and Reunions — Edwin's Acknowledgements