Francis X. Curry

Francis X. Curry, born in suburban Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is now retired and living in Florida. Learned his writing skills at prestigious St.James High School and sharpened them at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington.

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This book of stories is based on some historical happenings and some actual events in his lifetime

Four abreast, red coats flashing in the sunlight, the Light Infantry marched out of Atlone. The Light Infantry was composed of mostly London inner city boys aged 17 to 19. They were short, small men, thin and sickly looking. The vast majority had rotting teeth. They held their muskets over their shoulders and they marched smartly under the watchful eye of the immediate officer, Lieutenant Edward Bradford, son of William Bradford, 3rd Earl of Chesire. Lieutenant Bradford, himself only 19 years of age, had gained his position due to his father’s rank and privilege.

Lieutenant Bradford had chosen Sergeant Billy Chesney to be first man in the right line of the front of the march. All other ranks lined up on Chesney and marched in step with him. Sergeant Chesney, at 5 feet 6 inches tall, stood a scant three inches taller than the average of his men. The men followed him in a somewhat surly manner, but follow they did. They realized he had the power of the lieutenant behind him. Drums beat a smart beat to keep them in step and up to the pace.

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Francis X.Curry, 7834, Suncoast Drive, North Fort Myers, Florida 33917-1944, USA