Book description
As Harold Davis fell under heavy machine-gun fire, his body riddled
with bullet wounds and life seemingly slipping away from him, he could
not have realised that he was one of the Korean War's more fortunate
soldiers. American medics sprang into action and, against all odds,
saved the plucky young Scot, a man who proved tougher than the bullets
the brutal enemy showered him with.
Unlike tens of thousands of those who fought in the 1950s war, he
lived to tell the tale of his horrific experiences on the front line.
Now, for the first time, the Black Watch hero shares his vivid
and harrowing memories.
A man of tremendous grit and determination, Davis was pieced back
together during almost two years in hospital. He defied doctors to
return to his pre-war career as a professional footballer, building a
reputation as one of Scotland's most feared and revered defenders at
Rangers FC.
Harold Davis began his professional football career with East Fife
in 1950 and was drafted for national service the following year. He
was seriously injured during the Korean War and spent almost two years
in recovery. He played for Rangers between 1956 and 1964, during which
time he made 261 appearances in the first team. Now 78, Davis devotes
much of his time to supporting the Erskine Trust.
Paul Smith is the author of numerous books on football, including
For Richer, For Poorer: Rangers - The Fight for Survival,
To Barcelona and Beyond and Rangers Cult Heroes. He is
also the co-author of Shooting Star, the autobiography of
Rangers legend Colin Stein.
