""He Went For A Soldier"" is a novel written by John Strange Winter and published in 1890. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young man named Tom Bowcock, who decides to join the British army and fight in the Crimean War. Tom is a simple country boy who has always dreamed of adventure and excitement. When war breaks out, he sees it as his chance to prove himself and make a name for himself. He leaves his family and...