The King’s Reward

This story is written in recognition of the life of Major Henry Wyndham Francis Blackburne Farrer, who, during service in WW1 was awarded the Military Cross with 2 bars and the Croix de Guerre (Belgium) in addition to being Mentioned in Despatches numerous times.  Farrer served with the Royal Field Artillery from a few short weeks after the announcement of war, until just eleven days short of the Armistice in 1918. He was the consummate soldier loved by his troops, respected by his commanding officers and, ultimately with the passing of time, forgotten to the world. It is apt that the Military Cross was personally pinned to Farrer’s chest by King George V. H.W.F.B. Farrer was a most worthy recipient of the King’s reward. 



About the Author: 

Dr David Hay completed a  PhD in Chemistry in 1981 and, some 30 years later, completed a career in science as Principal Research Scientist with CSIRO. He is a published author with a passion for military history, having previously published  ‘The Battle of Binh Ba, One take on a very muddied history’  telling of his own experiences whilst serving  his period of National Service in Vietnam as a radio operator in a Centurion tank.  David is married with two daughters, and two granddaughters.