As Lieutenant of H.M.S. "Cleopatra" in 1894 he was one of a landing party, composed of seamen and marines, under Lieutenant Colmore, who went to protect the inhabitants of Bluefields, Nicaragua. This expedition saved the lives of the inhabitants, who expressed their gratitude in a letter of thanks. Having become a Captain on June 30th, 1908, Captain Tyrwhitt commanded the Second Flotilla from August, 1912, to November, 1913, when he was appointed Captain of the First Fleet Flotillas and was advanced to the rank of Commodore (Second Class), in April, 1914. At the outbreak of war, Commodore Tyrwhitt was in command of the Harwich Force consisting of the First, Second, and Tenth Flotillas. He took part in the actions in the Heligoland Bight and off the Dogger Bank and in many minor actions in 1914-17. For his services in the action in the Heligoland Bight he was awarded the C.B. The "London Gazette" stated that his attack was delivered with great skill and gallantry. Commodore Tyrwhitt also received the thanks of the Admiralty for the manner in which he lead his forces. [Illustration: COMMODORE SIR REGINALD Y. TYRWHITT] In December, 1914, he was advanced to Commodore (First Class). In June, 1916, he received the D.S.O., and in April, 1917, he was appointed A.D.C. to the King, and for services rendered during the War received the K.C.B. on July 25th, 1917. Commodore Tyrwhitt is a Commander of the Legion of Honour and Chevalier of the Military Order of Savoy. The Western Front DRAWINGS BY MUIRHEAD BONE "They illustrate admirably the daily life of the troops under my command." --F.M. SIR DOUGLAS HAIG, K.T. In Monthly Parts, Price 2/- net. Parts I.-V. in Volume form, with extra matter, 15/- net. Parts VI.-X. in Volume form, with extra matter, 15/- net. Mr. Muirhead Bone's drawings are reproduced in the following form, apart from "The Western Front" publication:-- WAR DRAWINGS Size 20 by 15 inches. Ten Plates in each part, 10/6 net. MUNITION DRAWINGS Size 31½ by 22 inches. Six Plates in portfolio, 20/- net. WITH THE GRAND FLEET Size 31½ by 22 inches. Six Plates in portfolio, 20/- net. "TANKS" Size 28 by 20¼ inches. Single Plate, 5/- net. BRITISH ARTISTS AT THE FRONT Continuation of "The Western Front" The sequel to the monthly publication illustrated by Mr. Muirhead Bone will be issued under the title of "British Artists at the Front." In size, quality of paper and style this publication will retain the characteristics of its predecessor. The illustrations will be in colours, and will be provided by various artists who have been given facilities to make records of the War. Further particulars of this publication will be sent on application to "COUNTRY LIFE," LTD., 20, Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London, W.C. 2. _Uniform with this publication._ Generals of the British Army