Shaw, Garnet Eric (Chaplain, b.1877 - d.?)

Place Europe: France
Accession Number 1DRL/0648
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 wallet: 1 cm.
Object type Document
Maker Shaw, Garnet Eric
Date made 1922
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/001/020
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

"Brief retrospect of the 1914-1918 war". Statement covers his experiences as a chaplain in both the RAN and AIF. Shaw mentions his dislike for compulsory church parades; the lack of facilities for chaplains in France and the need for officers/NCOs to be trained in proper attitude to chaplains.