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  1. Adams, Arthur James (Private, b.1888 - d.1916)

    Private Record

    Maker: Adams, Arthur James

    Collection relating to the First World War service of 78 Private Arthur James Adams, 13 Field Ambulance, Gallipoli and France, 1915-1916. Collection consists of a handwritten diary covering the perio...

    1DRL/0004

  2. Adams, Ralph Harley (Sergeant, b.? - d.1917)

    Private Record

    Maker: Adams, Ralph Harley

    Collection (typescripts and photocopies) relating to service of Sergeant Ralph Harley Adams MM, 8 Battalion in Seymour, VIC; Gallipoli, and France. Diary extracts and letters detail trench life inclu...

    1DRL/0007

  3. Albert, Allan (Private, 14th Bn, AIF d.1916)

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    Maker: Albert, Allan

    LETTERS WRITTEN TO PTE ALBERT'S PARENTS INFORMING THEM OF HIS DEATH AT POZIERES, 1916

    PR86/197

  4. Anderson, Donald J C (Private, 2nd Bn b.1893 - d.1916)

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    Maker: Anderson, Donald James Carey

    HOSPITALIZATION AND CONVALESCENCE IN ENGLAND. QUITE DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF ENGAGEMENTS IN FRANCE. FOUR LETTERS DESCRIBE ANDERSON'S DEATH IN ACTION AT POZIERES.

    2DRL/0165

  5. Anthony, Hugh Cresswell (Captain, b.1890 - d.1922)

    Private Record

    Maker: Anthony, Hugh Cresswell

    Collection relating to service of Captain Hugh Cresswell Anthony, 7 Battalion, France, 1916. Collection includes transcript of account of Anthony's capture and imprisonment, August 1916 at Pozieres, ...

    1DRL/0046

  6. Baldwin, Rupert Thomas James (Sergeant; b.1887 - d.1958)

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    Maker: Baldwin, Rupert Thomas James

    Diaries with detailed entries describing sea voyage, training in Egypt and active service on Western Front. Comments vividly on fighting in numerous battles, the mud and freezing conditions during the...

    PR00557

  7. Barnett, Edward James (Gunner)

    Private Record

    Maker: Barnett, Edward James

    Collection relating to the First World War service of 5859 Gunner Edward James "Ted" Barnett, 101st Howitzer Battery, 1st Division Australian Field Artillery Brigade, AIF. Collection consists of four ...

    PR04812

  8. Bell, Sydney Arnold (Private, b.? - d.1917)

    Private Record

    Maker: Bell, Sydney Arnold

    Collection relating to service of 3306 Private Sydney Arnold Bell, 2 Pioneer Battalion, France, 1917. Collection includes letters written to family in England.

    1DRL/0109

  9. Benjamin, Ernest Lionel (Lance Sergeant, b.1889 - d.?)

    Private Record

    Maker: Benjamin, Ernest Lionel

    Four diaries with daily entries written by Lance Sergeant Lionel Benjamin, 1915-1919. The first diary commences on 1 June 1915 covering his voyage to Egypt and deployment to Gallipoli as part of the ...

    PR03065

  10. Bennett, Roy Victor (b.1895 - d.1918)

    Private Record

    Maker: Australian Army

    Collection relating to the First World War service of 3766 Private Roy Victor Bennett 23 Battalion. [item 1] Letter from the AIF, 21/5/1918, informing the Bennett family that Pte Bennett was killed in...

    PR04851

  11. Berry, John James (Private, d.1917)

    Private Record

    Maker: Berry, John James

    Personal diary of 4010 Corporal John James Berry (12th Reinforcements, 3rd Battalion) from his embarkation from Australia in January 1916 (given as '1915' in the first entry) until April 1917. It docu...

    PR00976

  12. Binskin, Alfred William (Private, 20th Bn, AIF)

    Private Record

    Maker: Binskin, Alfred William

    DETAILS OF ACTIVE SERVICE FROM TIME OF JOURNEY TO EGYPT, CANAL DUTY, TRANSFER TO FRANCE INCLUDING EXPERIENCES ON THE SOMME, POZIERES, FLERS, YPRES, MESSINES AND MONT ST QUENTIN. ALSO COVERS THE ARMIST...

    PR83/047

  13. Boe, James (Lance Corporal, b.c.1887 - d.1916)

    Private Record

    Maker: Boe, James

    Collection relating to service of 1916 Lance Corporal James Boe, 1 Light Trench Mortar Battery, Gallipoli and France, 1915-1916. Collection includes copies of letters describing active service writte...

    1DRL/0132

  14. Bourke, John (Lieutenant, b.1885 - d.?)

    Private Record

    Maker: Bourke, John

    Collection relating to service of Lieutenant John Bourke, 8 Battalion, France, 1916-1918. Collection includes diaries and letters written home to family in Australia.

    1DRL/0139

  15. Bowman, Vincent Ambrose (Private)

    Private Record

    Maker: Bowman, Vincent Ambrose

    Collection relating to service of 2787 Private Vincent Ambrose Bowman 9 Battalion, France 1916. Collection includes memoir of 9 Battalion activities at Pozieres and Mouquet Farm. Copy made Brisbane,...

    1DRL/0141

  16. Boys, Walter Granleese (Captain, b.1890 - d.1916)

    Private Record

    Maker: Boys, Walter Granleese

    Collection relating to service of Captain Walter Granleese Boys, 25 Battalion, France, 1916. Collection includes letter written to family in Maryborough, QLD describing the Battle of Pozieres. Copy ...

    1DRL/0142

  17. Brisco, George Herbert Hampton (Lance Corporal, b.1895 - d.1916)

    Private Record

    Maker: Brisco, George Herbert Hampton

    Collection relating to service of 1200 Lance Corporal George Herbert Hampton Brisco, 28 Battalion, Blackboy Hill, WA and Gallipoli, 1914-1915. Collection consists of a copy of narrative of service. ...

    1DRL/0154

  18. Brownell, Raymond James (Air Commodore, b.1894 - d.1974),CBE, MC, MM

    Private Record

    Maker: Brownell, Raymond James

    DIARIES AND FLYING LOGBOOKS RELATED TO EXPERIENCES AT MENA CAMP AND GALLIPOLI, MOVEMENT TO FRANCE INCLUDING THE BATTLES AT FLEURBAIX AND POZIERES, AWARD OF THE MM AND MC, FLIGHT TRAINING AND POSTING T...

    PR83/231

  19. Browne, Philip G (Sergeant, 9th Bn b.1895 - d.1916)

    Private Record

    Maker: Browne, Philip G

    LETTERS HOME. LITTLE MILITARY DETAIL. INTERESTING NOTES ON RECREATION BEHIND THE LINES. LETTER RE BROWNE'S DEATH IN ACTION AT POZIERES, 1916

    2DRL/0619

  20. Bryant, Leonard Clyde M M (Lance Corporal b.1893 - d.1969)

    Private Record

    Maker: Bryant, Leonard Clyde

    Detailed diary describing experiences as a stretcher bearer and caring for wounded in the trenches on the Western Front from 1916 to 1918. Includes vivid descriptions of heavy gas attacks near Armenti...

    PR00142

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