| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 1DRL/0371 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm. |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Hutchinson, Arthur Justin Sanford |
| Date made | 1915-1916 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM93 12/11/97 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Hutchinson, Arthur Justin Sanford (Major, b.1894 - d.1916)
Description
Collection relating to the service of Major Arthur Justin Sanford Hutchinson, 58 Battalion AIF, Egypt, Gallipoli, 1915-1916. Collection includes letters and a postcard sent by Hutchinson to his family in Australia, and a testimonial from Brigade Commander Elliott on Hutchinson's death in action and refers to his recommendation for award of the Victoria Cross.
History / Summary
Biographical note: Major Arthur Justin Sanford Hutchinson, 58 Battalion AIF (formerly 9 Light Horse Regiment), who was killed on 19 July 1916 when leading a charge on the German line during the Battle of Fromelles. Other biographical details concerning him are: Graduate of Duntroon Military College; of Hamilton, Tasmania; born Wodonga, Victoria, 25 August 1894; educated Church Grammar School, Launceston, Tasmania; at Duntroon College from 7 February 1912 to 2 November 1914; appointed Lieutenant in AIF, 3 November 1914 and posted to 9 Light Horse Regiment; 28 October 1915, promoted Captain and appointed machine-gun officer of 3 Light Horse Brigade; 4 February 1916, returned to duty with 8 Light Horse Regiment (?9th); 29 April 1916, taken on the strength of the 58th Battalion during the reorganization of the AIF in Egypt; 30 May 1916, promoted Major.