My name is Brig Alec Keogh Summerfield of the 51st. I was born in the small english town of Cardiff, the oldest child of Sir Edward Kyle Summerfield. A knight in the queens service.
I grew up in the shadow of my father and his numerous successes. My father was exceptional at everything he did and expected no less from his children.
I was a good cricket player, not great, but how many people could do what father did? I went to the best schools and did well. I was in the top 10 of my class, mind you father was his classes Valadictorian.
The only positive I have to my story is that by being good and not great I was able to spare my siblings from the "love" of father.
After college father was determine that I make my mark in the business world as he did. But having lived long enough under his shadow and off of his money I made a choice. I joined the service were I served well and with honors.
I served in the Great War. I saw a lot of good men die. I was on my way to being a general. Yes, that would have shown father. But seeing my best friend and fiancé blown apart by a German bomb I lost my stomach for war and the military.....
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
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