Harold Davis - Tougher Than Bullets: The Heroic Tale of a Black Watch Survivor of the Korean War

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To Vi and Alan

In a life not short of incident, I have a great many people to thank as I sit down to put the finishing touches to this book. My deepest gratitude is to those who have been beside me throughout so many of the twists and turns, particularly my wife, Vi, and son, Alan, as well as the wonderful friends who have shared the journey at various points. From my days growing up and finding my way in the world to life in the Army and the events in Korea, the adventures were shared with loyal companions. Without some of those, I would not have lived to tell my story. In football, I was equally fortunate to play alongside some of the greatest men ever to pull on the Rangers jersey famous names that still trip off the tongue and individuals I feel privileged to be able to call teammates and friends. In more recent times, a different team was involved in bringing this book to life, and my thanks go to Paul Smith and the staff at Mainstream for their enthusiasm and encouragement.

Harold Davis

Relating a life story relies on having a tale to tell and Harold Davis ticks every box. My thanks go to Harry for giving me the opportunity to work on this project; it was a privilege and an education. My thanks also go to Bill Campbell and the Mainstream team, including Claire Rose and Graeme Blaikie, for their efforts in bringing