| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00259 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 214 ITEMS |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Parton, Horace A |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1915-1919 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 93/0306 |
| 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. |
Parton, Horace A, (Corporal, b.1891 - d.1943)
Description
Handwritten original letters written by Corporal Horace A Parton to his family while on active service with the 5 Battalion Headquarters. Parton was a signal runner and describes in his correspondence the offensives at Pozieres, Ypres, Bapaume and Messines. Parton also discusses his support for Prime Minister William Hughes' 1916 referendum on conscription. The collection also includes a bound transcript of the letters; 3 Soldier's paybooks; a map of Le Barque; and 7 photographs relating to HA Parton and personnel in 5th Battalion.