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Anonymous
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Article entitled "Army riddles strange devices and their meaning" by "Observer". Concerns the abolition of metal distinguishing badges and numerals. Worn on shoulder strap by Australian soldiers and t...MSS0849
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Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (Official War Correspondent b: 1879 d: 1968)
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Maker: Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W)
Manuscript entitled 'In Your Hands, Australia', by Charles Edwin Woodrow Bean and published under the same title in 1918, relating to the post-war social reconstruction of Australia. The manuscript e...MSS1366
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Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas
Manuscript
Maker: Billings, Hubert (Bert) Douglas
Collection relating to the First World War service of 14 Sapper (Spr) Hubert (Bert) Douglas Billings who served with 1st Signal Troop, Australian Engineers and 1st Light Horse Brigade in Egypt, Gallip...MSS1022
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Bird, George Wilberforce (3112, Private, 58th Battalion)
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Manuscript titled 'They Heard The Call' containing transcripts of letters and postcards written to his family by George Wilberforce Bird, 3112, while on service between 1916 and 1918. Also includes tr...MSS2161
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Birdwood, William Riddell, Field Marshal, b: 1865 d: 1951
Manuscript
Maker: Birdwood, William Riddell
Typescript manuscript titled "Khaki and Gown" written by Lord Birdwood encompassing his life from his birth in India, education, posting to various Indian Army units, service in South Africa, return t...MSS1405
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Brydie, William (44, Lietenant, 10 Lt. Trench Mortar Battery.)
Manuscript
Maker: Brydie, Margaret Brydie, William
Manuscript titled "The War Diaries of Lieutenant William Brydie 1st A.I.F.". Contains a transcript of the authors diaries from 5/8/1916 to 27/8/1919. Details some experiences from training and mobilis...MSS2016
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Carre, Henri
Manuscript
Maker: Carre, Henri
"Mitraileuses and barbed wire". Narrative review of war, tactics, ordnance and arms.MSS0820
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Carr-Gregg, Charlotte
Manuscript
Maker: Carr-Gregg, Charlotte
Thesis titled `The Impact of War on Society as Reflected in the Status and Treatment of Prisoners of War'. Discusses the attitudes to POW's in four conflicts: Maori wars in 19 century New Zealand; Ame...MSS1469
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Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman, Private, MM, b: 1890 d: 1927
Manuscript
Maker: Colley-Priest, Langford Wellman
Original notes and transcript copy related to the history of the 8 Field Ambulance from its inception at Mitcham Camp, Adelaide on 4 August 1915, movement to Egypt and later France. Account covers the...MSS1400
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1. Colliver, E J 2. Richardson, B H (1. Captain, 43 Battalion 2. Lieutenant, 43 Battalion)
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TITLED "43RD BATTALION HISTORY", MANUSCRIPT COMPRISES ORIGINAL HANDWRITTEN AND TYPESCRIPT DRAFTS OF THE BATTALION'S HISTORY. COVERS FORMATION, TRANSPORT TO EUROPE, TRAINING IN ENGLAND AND CAMPAIGNS AN...MSS0650
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1. Colliver, E J 2. Richardson, B H 3. Kingston, F H (1. Captain, 43 Battalion 2. Lieutenant, 43 Battalion, 3. Sergeant, 43 Battalion)
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TITLED "43RD BATTALION HISTORY", MANUSCRIPT COMPRISES TYPESCRIPT DRAFTS COVERING FORMATION, VOYAGE TO EUROPE, TRAINING IN ENGLAND AND BATTLES ON WESTERN FRONT (MESSINES, YPRES, SOMME, AMIENS, VILLERS ...MSS0651
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Cooke, Simon and Froud, Anna
Manuscript
Maker: Cooke, Simon Froud, Anna
Manuscript titled "The Australian War Records Section" describes the establishment of that section (AWRS), modelled on the Canadian War Records Section, the development of the AWRS, staffing, organisa...MSS1536
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Cork, Albert Stanley (Stan) (Corporal, 13 Battalion, b. 1895 d. 1954); Turnbull, Winifred (Win) May (b. 1892 d. 1986)
Manuscript
Maker: Various
"Great War Memorabilia: Stan Cork and Win Turnbull" arranged by Ken and Gwen Knox. The manuscript is about Corporal Albert Stanley (Stan) Cork of the 13th Battalion and his post-war wife Winifred May ...MSS1678
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Craig, G F, Mr
Manuscript
Maker: Craig, G F
Manuscript titled `A History of the Soldiers and Nurses of Stanley and Hurdle Flat in the 1914-1918 War'. This is a compilation of extracts from Beechworth Ovens and Murray Advertiser newspapers, main...MSS1488
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Cutlack, Frederick Morley, b. 1886 d. 1967, Captain, Assistant Official War Correspondent, AIF
Manuscript
Maker: Cutlack, Frederick Morley
Original handwritten and typescript draft of Cutlack's manuscript, "The Australians : Their Final Campaign 1918". Edited and annotatedMSS0771
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Dadswell, Henry William (Sapper)
Manuscript
Maker: Dadswell, Henry William
Personal war diary "Diary of a Sapper" written in narrative. Records enlistment, signals training, comments on travels and local inhabitants, attitude to NCOs accommodation, military activities, leave...MSS0828
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Dodd, Arthur William, DSO, MC (Major, d.1961)
Manuscript
Maker: Dodd, Arthur William
Photocopy of typescript account of actions of 6th Battery and the personal experiences of its commander. Covers the formation of the battery, the collision of troopships "Ascanius" and "Shropshire", E...MSS0818
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Eastman, Walter
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Maker: Eastman, Walter
"23 Brave Young Men" an account of the 23 Tasmanians who flew in the Australian Flying Corps. Provides a statistical analysis, mini biographical notes on each, background and photographs of the men an...MSS0866
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Faragher, Noni
Manuscript
Maker: Faragher, Noni
Titled `Prelude, Fugue, and Variations: Some Letters of a First War Army Chaplain'. Letters from a young army chaplain to his teenage girlfriend during the First World War. The author uses the letters...MSS1207
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Fiveash, Herbert Edward (Private, b: 1895, d: 1964)
Manuscript
Maker: Fiveash, Herbert Edward
`Private Memories: A Family Legacy'. This manuscript details the first 25 years (1895-1920) of the life and times of Herbert Fiveash. It covers his childhood in England, his emigration to Australia, h...MSS1217
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Glen Alvie Remembers
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Maker: Glen Alvie Recreation Reserve Committee
'Glen Alvie Remembers', a manuscript based on research into 28 former students of Glen Alvie State School who served in the First World War and 31 men and 3 women who enlisted form Glen Alvie for Worl...MSS2004
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Glenister , Richard Mr
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Historiography paper "CEW Bean Colonial Historian" about the writing and compilation of Bean's history of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in France in WW1, also encompasses references to the recen...MSS0992
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Gray, Alfred (4203, Private, 14 Battalion)
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"In the Hands of the Hun: Experiences of Private Alfred Gray, of Kyneton". First World War memoirs by 4203 Private Alfred Grey who served with the 14th Battalion. He trained in Egypt and was sent to t...MSS1690
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Griffiths, Alec W. (Private)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths, Alec W
Memoirs and articles concerning experiences of Alec Griffiths as a ground wireless operator with the Australian Flying Corps during 1916-1918, as well as pre- and post-war family life. Also includes n...MSS1487
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"History of 1502 Corporal Hubert De Vere Alexander BE and the 4th Field Company Australian Engineers, Gallipoli, Egypt, France, 1914-1919" by Ray Samuel RFD
Manuscript
Maker: Samuel, Ray
Typed manuscript titled "History of 1502 Corporal Hubert De Vere Alexander BE and the 4th Field Company Australian Engineers, AIF, Gallipoli, Egypt, France, 1914-1919", written by Ray Samuel RFD. The ...MSS2218
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Journeys to war: experiences of Australian recruits in the Great War
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Maker: Ziino, Bart
This thesis examines the experiences of recruits for the Australian Imperial Force from the point of enlistment to their first experiences of battle. The chapters: The First Contingents, Troopship Voy...MSS1864
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Kimber, Richard G (b: 1939)
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Maker: Kimber, Richard Glyn
TITLED "MEN OF RENMARK", THE MANUSCRIPT INVESTIGATES THE BUSHMAN IMAGE OF VOLUNTEERS FROM THE RIVER MURRAY DISTRICT DURING THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA AND THE WAR OF 1914-1918. COVERS ALL CAMPAIGNS 1899-1...MSS1317
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Lucas, William (F.R.G.S.)
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Maker: Lucas, William
Supplementary volume to published design of Australian National War Memorial at Villers Bretonneux, France. Discusses origins, purpose and difficulties associated with the proposed Memorial. Lucas was...MSS0682
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Lush, John Harry (Private, b: 1882, d: 1966)
Manuscript
Maker: Lush, John Harry
Poem `A soldier's thoughts', written by Private J. H. Lush, 8 June 1917; transcript of diary kept by Lush during his service with the 5 Battalion Pioneers.MSS1291
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Massey, John Tolson
Manuscript
Maker: Massey, John Tolson
Manuscript titled `A Sentimental Journey to Australian Battlefields in France", written probably in the 1950's. Contrasts places and events during the war of 1914-1918 with the contemporary peaceful F...MSS1452
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McKinlay, James Lumsden, Colonel, OBE, MM, b: 1894
Manuscript
Maker: McKinlay, James Lumsden
Seven typed articles "Tales of Two Wars" written for a battalion newsletter by Colonel McKinlay (ColMac). The articles which are largely anecdotal, concern Australians on the Western Front in 1916 and...MSS0765
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Metrengrove (?), Leslie, Private
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Copy of original solo cornet part for the 37th Battalion Regimental March with annotation on verso. Original setting was lost in France.MSS1421
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Monteith, Hugh Owen, Gunner, b: 1898
Manuscript
Maker: Monteith, Hugh Owen
Monteith's "Observations of No 5886" (his regimental number) an autobiographical account of his family history, growing up in Victoria, military training as a cadet, enlistment in AIF, training in Egy...MSS0810
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Moore, Edward (75, Lance Corporal, 2nd Field Company Engineers)
Manuscript
Maker: Moore, Edward Louis
344p. manuscript entitled "Gallipoli to the Somme: the WW1 Diaries of Sapper Edward L. Moore M.M.". Transcript of diaries from 1 January 1915 to 15 February 1915. Diaries tell of the author's experien...MSS2032
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Porter, H S (Major, MC, 68 Heavy Artillery Brigade)
Manuscript
Maker: Porter, H S
Manuscript describes the retreat of the 68 Heavy Artillery Brigade during March-April 1918. In diary form, being based on a diary kept by Major Porter.MSS0699
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Rawlinson, Frank Ronald, Private
Manuscript
Maker: Rawlinson, Frank Ronald
"Wood and Wire" a narrative of Rawlinson's experiences in W1 and those of his brother, Percy, who served in AIF, RFC and AFC. Provides a history of No 3 Squadron, AFC, mentions Richthofen incident, in...MSS0770
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Reynolds, Herbert Vincent (Private, b.1896 - d.1978)
Manuscript
Maker: Reynolds, Rex
Collection relating to the service of 622 Private Herbert Vincent Reynolds, 1 Field Ambulance, AIF, Australia, At Sea, Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front, England, 1914-1919. Collection consists of a bo...MSS1666
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Rose, Geoffrey (Warrant Officer, b.1895 - d.1949)
Manuscript
Maker: Rose, Geoffrey Vaughan
"Three Years and a Day". Reminiscence of service from 1916 until 1919. Based on a personal diary kept by Geoffrey Rose, of the 30th Battalion. Provides detailed daily entries, covering the period betw...MSS1128
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104 Signals Squadron
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Booklet prepared by members and ex-members for presentation at the 1988 Vietnam Reunion in Brisbane. The booklet contains a mixture of Vietnam recollections 1967-1968, signal corps history, poem, and ...MSS1223
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Smith, David Maxwell Harding (Lance corporal, b: 1897, d: 1960)
Manuscript
Maker: Smith, David Maxwell Harding
The First World War diary of David Maxwell Harding Smith. This manuscript is a direct transcription of Lance Corporal Smith's 5 diaries. It gives a very detailed account of his service with the 7th Fi...MSS1212
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Smythe, Rayner Barrington (Lieutenant Colonel, New Zealand Service Corps)
Manuscript
Maker: Smythe, Peter Barrington
'Barry: a biography', draft typescript biography of Lieutenant Colonel Rayner Barrington Smythe, New Zealand Service Corps. Written by his son Peter Barrington Smythe. The manuscript mainly focuses on...MSS2018
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Springthorpe, John William (Lieutenant Colonel, b: 1855 d: 1933)
Manuscript
Maker: Springthorpe, John William
Original typescript manuscript, titled "Australia at the War : The Great Advance : Anzac and Amiens" related to Australian activities, particularly in the latter part of 1918. Also contains six articl...MSS0775
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Stegemann, W C (Bill) - 'The Snowy River Marchers, their war effort and afterwards'
Manuscript
Maker: Stegemann, W C
'The Snowy River Marchers, their war effort and afterwards' by W C Stegemann. An account of the Snowy River Recruiting March from Delegate to Goulburn January 1916. Provides context (losses on Gallip...MSS0821
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'Syd: An unwitting autobiography'
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Collection consists of a four part digital manuscript, titled "Syd: An unwitting autobiography". The manuscript is a based on the letters Johnston wrote home, supplemented with photographs and other ...MSS2310
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Sydney to Monash Valley, an Anzac with the 13th Battalion AIF; The Somme and Flanders, in France and the 4th Pioneer Battalion AIF.
Manuscript
Maker: Lambert, Pax Arundel
Loose, 198 leaf manuscript titled: "Sydney to Monash Valley, an Anzac with the 13th Battalion AIF; The Somme and Flanders, in France and the 4th Pioneer Battalion AIF." by Pax Arundel Lambert. The ma...MSS2205
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"The Evatt Family in World War 1", by Elizabeth A Evatt
Manuscript
Maker: Evatt, Francis Septimus
Collection relating to the First World War service of Gunner Francis Septimus Evatt, 1st Field Artillery Brigade; and Lieutenant Raymond Scott Evatt MC, 20th Battalion. The collection consists of an ...MSS2305
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The Life and Times of Henry Sloan, MM (2 Bars) - an outstanding man
Manuscript
Maker: Hayes, William Raymond
Manuscript titled 'The Life and Times of Henry Sloan, MM (2 Bars) - an outstanding man'. Covers Sloan's childhood, enlistment to 8th Battalion in 1914, voyage to Egypt and training, experiences at Gal...MSS1383
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The Men of the Kooreh District who served in the Boer War and First World War
Manuscript
Maker: Crisfield, Jill
History of the men from Kooreh, Victoria, 16 of which served in the First World War and one who died in the Boer War. Contains a section summarising the AIF Infantry brigades and battalions who served...MSS1979
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"The military career of Sir Arthur Currie" , by Albert M J Hyatt
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PhD thesis by albert M J Hyatt of Duke University 1964, titled "The military career of Sir Arthur Currie". Currie commanded the Canadian Forces in France in the 1914-1918 war from June 1917 until 191...MSS1088
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Thomas, Alfred Charles (Corporal b: 1879 d: 1988)
Manuscript
Maker: Thomas, Alfred Charles
Retrospective account of war service with Headquarters' Signallers, 57 Battalion. Mentions enlistment , arrival in France, action at Fromelles, raid on German trenches, wounding and spell in London ho...MSS1571
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Thomas, Edith Miss (d: 1991)
Manuscript
Maker: Thomas, Edith
Poems written by Miss Edith Thomas to commemorate the fallen at Gallipoli, France, Belgium; remembers the tragedy of war (including the Gulf conflict) and the history and tradition of the Australian W...MSS0834
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Thompson, W A, Captain
Manuscript
Maker: Thompson, W A
Parody of "The Marseillaise" sung by French civilians during their occupation by German troops. French with English translation.MSS1425
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Thyer, Brigadier, CBE, DSO
Manuscript
Maker: Thyer, James Hervey
Typed bound manuscript of Thyer's Volume One of "Royal Australian Corps of Signals History" with handwritten amendments. This volume is "The Birth of Tradition" 1914-1918.MSS0847
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Toplis, Ralph Colin Murdoch, Warrant Officer II
Manuscript
Maker: Toplis, Ralph Colin Murdoch
Carbon copy typescript of Toplis' history of 7th Field Artillery Brigade, 7th Field Regiment Royal Australian Regiment. The 2nd version has been rewritten with amendments. Appendices include lists of ...MSS0794
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Wahlert, Glen W (Major, b: 1956)
Manuscript
Maker: Wahlert, Glen W
"Provost: Friend or Foe?" Part 1 in a series covering the development of the Royal Australian Corps of Military Police, 1788-1989. This section documents the development of the Corps from the arrival...MSS1285
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White, Thomas Alexander (Captain, 13 Battalion, AIF)
Manuscript
Maker: White, Thomas Alexander
Manuscript titled "13th Battalion", describing campaigns fought by 13th Australian Infantry Battalion between 1914-1918. Includes table of contents with arrangement primarily by battle, maps.MSS0714
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White, Thomas Alexander (Captain, b: 1886, d: 1962)
Manuscript
Maker: White, Thomas Alexander
`Digger Short Stories' - a collection of manuscripts, typewritten and published stories written about a wide range of soldier activities in France, England, and en route to Australia. A vast number of...MSS1209
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Willey, Laurence Everard (Private)
Manuscript
Maker: Willey, Laurence Everard
Retrospective account of service with 46 Battalion 1916-1919. Discusses enlistment, training, sea voyage, active service in France, in particular at Bapaume, Bullecourt, Messines, Amiens, Villers-Bret...MSS1471
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Williams, Maldwyn Leslie (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1886- d.1917)
Manuscript
Maker: Millar, George Anthony (Tony)
Thirty nine page illustrated typescript biography of Lieutenant Colonel Maldwyn Leslie Williams, by Tony Millar. Lt Col Williams served as a doctor with 1 Field Ambulance Unit, AAMC. He died of woun...MSS2222
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Winter, Donovan MM (Private, b: 1898, d: 1984)
Manuscript
Maker: Winter, Donovan
Series of original poems. Written in a rhyming couplet, ballad style, the poems of 16 year old Private Donovan Winter cover his experiences in the training camps, transport to Egypt, hospitalization, ...MSS1302
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Wood, Frederick F (2812 Sargeant b. 1889 d. 1965)
Manuscript
Maker: Wood, Colin
"The World War One History of Frederick Featherstone Wood: 1915 - 1919". Taken from the diary of 2812 Sargeant Frederick Featherstone Wood with historical excerpts and illustrations. He served in the ...MSS1687
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Working copy of The Battle Below, being the history of No.3 Squadron AFC
Manuscript
Maker: Wrigley, Henry Neilson
A working copy of the book "The Battle Below, being the history of No.3 Squadron AFC" published in 1935 by Henry Neilson Wrigley. 194 pages, typed. Bound by two cloth ties.MSS1847
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Wren, Eric (Captain, 3rd Battalion, AIF)
Manuscript
Maker: Wren, Eric William Gregg
Original typescript manuscript (annotated) of "Randwick to Hargicourt", the history of the 3rd Battalion AIF 1914-1918. Covers formation, training, landing at Gallipoli and attack at Lone Pine, Pozier...MSS0720