Best o' luck: How a fighting Kentuckian won the thanks of Britain's King

"Best o' Luck: How a Fighting Kentuckian Won the Thanks of Britain's King" by Alexander McClintock is a story taking place during World War I, that follows Sergeant Alexander McClintock as he becomes a soldier in the Canadian Overseas Forces. It explores his thoughts on enlisting, his initial training, and the realities of war. He talks about the lack of discipline in training and his wish to be ready for battle. His friend Campbell Macfarlane is also in the story.