| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00714 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1cm (1 item) |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Haddow, Archibald |
| Date made | 1917 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 96/0314 |
| 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. |
Haddow, Archibald (Lance Corporal, 11th Field Company Engineers, d.1919)
Description
Collection relating to the First World war service of 17839 Lance Corporal Archibald Haddow of 11th Field Company Engineers.
Collection Diary in reporter's notebook of Lance Corporal Haddow covering September-November 1917. It describes Haddow's training in engineering support operations and gas warfare in England and, over 14-22 November, his participation in repairing battery dugouts under shellfire at 'Gunner's Farm' in the Ploegsteert/Messines theatre of Belgium. The diary is marked as 'No. 3' but is the only item held.