We received the following sad news--RL

Col. John Elting, renowned Napoleonic author and scholar, passed away. 15 February 1911 to 25 May 2000

After a short illness, he passed away suddenly, seated at his desk in his study, at home, last Thursday afternoon. A private funeral will take place tomorrow, Wednesday 31 May. Letters of condolence can be sent to Mrs Ann Elting, 28 Stillman Avenue, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY 12520, USA.

Later this year, Colonel and Mrs Elting would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Colonel Elting will be long remembered for his wide and deep knowledge of military history, his perspective and good humour. He was always accessible, seeking to help others in their research and their writing on military history.

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