| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 1DRL/0016 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Alabaster, William |
| Place made | France, Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
| Date made | 1915-1916 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 95/0309 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
| Transcript | Download PDF document of Alabaster, William (Sergeant, b.1891 - d.1918) (file) |
Alabaster, William (Sergeant, b.1891 - d.1918)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War service of 1059 Sergeant William Alabaster, MM, 45 Battalion, Gallipoli and France, 1915-1916. Collection consists of letters describing landing at shelter at Gallipoli; and defending the front line in France. Sgt Alabaster was awarded the Military Medal on 23rd June 1917 for previously organising and repeatedly leading parties of men over open country during intense bombardment in order to supply the front lines with munitions. He died on 5 April 1918 from wounds received at Doullens.
History / Summary
Biographical note: 1059 Sergeant William Alabaster, MM, 45 Battalion, Australian Infantry. Died of wounds, Doullens, France, 5 April 1918. Age 27. Son of Elizabeth and the late Edwin Richard Alabaster. Native of Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex, England.