Chasing a Military Cross

A self-help guide to researching your relatives’ military history based on a personal search for the World War 1 battle in which the author’s grandfather was wounded in action and awarded a gallantry medal.



The book contains tips for your own research, useful websites and advice on visiting the scenes of battle. It is based around the story of the author’s own search of family papers, online resources and a visit to the Somme area in France.