The Last Inspection: A story written during WW2, from a author that tragically died in it

Alun Lewis was born on the 1st July 1915 in Cwmaman in South Wales.

He studied history at Aberystwyth and Manchester Universities before beginning a career as a teacher.

In 1940, despite his pacifism, he enlisted to serve in the Royal Engineers and later received a commission in the South Wales Borderers.

His first poetry collection `Raider's Dawn' was published in 1942 as was his short story collection `The Last Inspection'. Both brought him critical acclaim and an admiring audience.

Later tha...