| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 1DRL/0223 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: 1 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Diary, Typescript |
| Maker |
Creedon, Daniel Bartholomew |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Turkey |
| Date made | 1915-1916 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM93 12/1/86 |
| 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. |
Creedon, Daniel Bartholomew (Private, b.1893 - d.1917)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War Service of 589 Private Daniel Bartholomew Creedon, 9 Battalion, Gallipoli and Turkey, 1915-1916.
Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection consists of a diary where Creedon records his experiences of being in the front line, and being wounded, at Gallipoli and his subsequent capture capture and questioning by Turkish troops at Allah Pasha Camp. He recounts travel to Constantinople and treatment in a military hospital at Malteppe. He describes being moved to various places and forced marches to Khabgeri, Angora, Konica and Erx Kitchner. Creedon records the food, drink and clothing provided and the general unsanitary conditions of captivity. He talks about meeting other prisoners and their fates, arrivals of different nationalities, tensions between British and Australian prisoners, Christmas celebrations and work parties.
Wallet also contains a typed transcript of the diary.
History / Summary
Creedon began writing his diary on 29 February 1916 as "Part 1 Life in Turkey", with the events that led to his capture, 28 June 1915. Creedon was wounded in both hands in a feint action at the Valley of Despair on that day. After being captured, Creedon met up with other prisoners (W. Allen; I King and John O'Callaghan) and the platoon commander (Lieutenant J.). The diary covers the period of capture until the last entry on 10 April 1916. Creedon died while still a prisoner, 27 February 1917.
Biographical note: Private, 9th Bn, AIF. Creedon was captured by the Turks at Gallipoli, 28 June 1915, and died (possibly due to gangrene) as a prisoner of war of the Turks, 27 February 1917.