| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR90/154 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 23 items |
| Object type | Diary, Map, Papers |
| Maker |
Joel, Hector Arthur |
| Date made | 1916-1919 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 90/1476 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Joel, Hector Arthur (Driver, 3rd Motor Transport Company b.1895 - d.1969)
Description
Diaries describe training, sea voyage, life on the Western Front, particularly vehicle maintenance, transporting ammunition, troops and other supplies, return voyage to Australia. Artillery bombardments, state of countryside and roads, some battles, eg. Messines, described in detail.