With a Machine Gunner in Mesopotamia Private George C. Aird

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Private George C. Aird's journey begins in 1915 as he joins the 2nd Black Watch Battalion during the Great War. The narrative follows his deployment from England through the Mediterranean and into the Mesopotamian Theater, detailing his combat experiences as a machine gun transporter with the 21st Brigade, 7th Indian Division. The story highlights Aird's background, the circumstances leading to his deployment, and the significant battles fought to relieve the besieged division at Kut-al-Amara, providing an insightful glimpse into a lesser-known aspect of World War I.