C. H. (Charles Humble) Dudley Ward

Born in 1879, C. H. Dudley Ward is identified in library records as Charles Humble Dudley Ward. He served as a major in the Welsh Guards, and that military background clearly shaped the books he is known for today.

His best-known work is History of the Welsh Guards, published in 1920, a substantial account of the regiment in the First World War. He is also credited with History of the 53rd (Welsh) Division, 1914–1918, another history focused on Welsh service in the war.

For modern readers, Dudley Ward stands out less as a literary stylist than as a careful recorder of soldiers, campaigns, and regimental life. His books are especially valuable for anyone who enjoys firsthand-era military history and wants a close look at how Welsh units were remembered after the war.