Beyond the Legend is the authorized biography of William (Bill) Speakman VC. It covers the whole of his sometimes controversial life; from his childhood in Altrincham; Cheshire to his later life in South Africa—a period about which little has been known previously—and his recent return to Altrincham. He was awarded the Victoria Cross; one of only four for the Korean War; for his part in the defense of United Hill against a numerically superior Chinese army in November 1951. Though wounded; he continued to lead grenade attacks against the enemy. The VC action is covered in some detail; including Speakman's own account of the battle. After Korea; he saw active service in Malaya; Aden and Borneo before retiring from the Army; with the rank of Sergeant; in 1968. Speakman is one of only two surviving VCs of the British Army; the other is Johnson Beharry VC.
#869688 in Books McCloskey Keith 2014-10-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .70 x 5.00l; .51 #File Name: 0750953659228 pagesThe Lighthouse The Mystery of the Eliean Mor Lighthouse Keepers
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Coast to CoastBy MedleyI heard about this book on Coast to Coast AM. At first the book seemed bogged down in details but I hung on. It turned around and became very interesting. I had never heard about this incident until Coast to Coast. I am glad I purchased and read this book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I agree that I would have liked to read more about other theoriesBy Bret Scott MillerI have read other reviews that the author seemed to favor one theory above others and dwelled perhaps too much on the history of the lighthouse board; etc. I agree that I would have liked to read more about other theories; but the author certainly makes a good case for what he suggests and it is hard to fault his reasoning. I enjoyed the background on the lighthouse system myself.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Gives a good picture of the lives of lighthouse keepersBy john97202Very detailed. Gives a good picture of the lives of lighthouse keepers. Doesn't contribute much to solving the mystery; but does rule out some theories.
