| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 3DRL/3663 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm. |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Harpley, Robert William |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1915-1916 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/044/018 |
| 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. |
Harpley, Robert William (Private, b.1893 - d.1970)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War diary of 2963 Private Robert William Harpley, 55th Infantry Battalion. Collection consists of a handwritten diary (in two parts) covering 30 September 1915 to 28 November 1916. The diary includes regular entries describing his embarkation, garrrison duty at Suez, training in Egypt and service in France. The diary appears to have been written up in manscript form following the war.