Dickson, Emlyn Britton (Private, 20th Bn)

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Accession Number 3DRL/7215
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 item
Object type Artwork
Maker Dickson, Emlyn Britton
Place made Australia: New South Wales, Sydney, Belgium, Egypt, France, Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli
Date made 1915-1918
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/001/004
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

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Description

Collection relating to the First World War service of 838 Private Emlyn Britton Dickson, 19th Battalion, 1915-1918.

Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection contains one hardcover sketch book filled with watercolour sketches from Private Dickson's service during the First World War. The sketches include: Sydney, 1915; HMAT 'Ceramic'; Heliopolis; Anzac Cove; the 19th Battalion crossing a field at Gallipoli, 22 August 1915; ruins at Ypres; tanks at Bullecourt, May 1917; a ration party at Pozieres, August 1916; as well as more light-hearted cartoons. The sketch book closes with a list of servicemen and honours, illustrated with flowers and wreaths.