Kiltie McCoy An American Boy With An Irish Name Fighting In France As A Scotch Soldier (1918)

Kiltie McCoy: An American Boy With An Irish Name Fighting In France As A Scotch Soldier (1918) is a book written by Patrick Terrance McCoy. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences as an American soldier fighting in France during World War I, under the guise of a Scottish soldier. The author, who was born with an Irish name, chose to fight in the war under a Scottish name to avoid discrimination against Irish Americans at the time. The book provides a detailed account of the author's training, his journey to France, and his experiences on the frontlines of the war. It also delves into the author's personal life, including his relationships with fellow soldiers and his experiences with the local French population. The book provides a unique perspective on the war, as the author was not only an American soldier, but also an Irish American fighting in France under a Scottish name. Overall, Kiltie McCoy: An American Boy With An Irish Name Fighting In France As A Scotch Soldier (1918) is a captivating and insightful memoir that provides a glimpse into the life of a soldier during one of the most tumultuous periods in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.