Michael Fallon (nonfiction)

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Bishop Michael Francis Fallon, fifth bishop of the diocese of London, represented the Catholic hierarchy to the Canadian government regarding the provision of chaplains during the First World War. In May 1918, the latter position lead him to England and France at the request of the Canadian government. During the four months abroad Bishop Fallon wrote, in great detail, what he witnessed, with whom he met, scenes and descriptions of the War, the status of Canadian soldiers, amongst many other fascinating accounts.