| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1337 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 2 wallets: 2 cm. |
| Object type | Memoir |
| Maker |
Williams, Albert John |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c. 1935 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM93 12/5/283 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Williams, Albert John (Gunner, b.1895 - d.1963)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War service of 2148 Gunner Albert John Williams, 14th Field Artillery Brigade. Collection consists of a bound, typed manuscript titled 'A Soldier Looks Back, by Bombardier'. Written by Gunner Albert Williams around 1935, the memoir is based on his personal experiences from the time of his enlistment, service on Gallipoli and in France and Belgium (mentions battles at Fromelles, Ypres, Hamel and Peronne), through to his return to Australia in 1918. The original of this manuscript is held at 2DRL/0862.