| Place | Africa: Egypt |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 1DRL/0293 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallett: 1 cm. |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Fletcher, Allan Archibald |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne |
| Date made | 1915-1916; 1928 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM93 12/11/576 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Fletcher, Allan Archibald (Private)
Description
Collection relating to service of 1812 Private Allan Archibald Fletcher, 14 Battalion, Egypt and France, 1915-1916. Collection includes photostat copy of Fletcher's diary 29 December 1915 - 14 March 1916 describing time at camp in Egypt and sightseeing. Copies made by Australian War Memorial, Melbourne, 1928. Location of originals unknown.
History / Summary
Biographical note: 1812 Private A.A. Fletcher, 14th Battalion, A.I.F., who on 18 September 1918 was killed in action at Mont. St. Quentin. Other biographical details concerning him are: foreman packer, of Collingwood, Victoria, born Collingwood; educated at Flinders Street State School, Geelong, Victoria, and at Geelong West State School; enlisted in the A.I.F. on 17 July 1915; age at time of death, 30.
Three brothers - G.F. Fletcher, H.G. Fletcher, and J.N. Fletcher served with the A.I.F., and survived the war.