| Accession Number | PR06186 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Currey, Frederick Arthur |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Access | Open |
| 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. |
Currey, Frederick Arthur
Description
Original letter dated 15 September 1916, written by Frederick Arthur Currey, to his brother Robert (Bob) Currey, advising of the death of his (Frederick's) son, also named Frederick Arthur Currey. 3474 Private Frederick Arthur Currey, 26th Australian Infantry Battalion, died of wounds in France on 7 August 1916. The letter is one page written on black edged mourning stationery.
History / Summary
Transcript of the letter:
Globe Street
Grove Estate
15/9/16
Dear Bob,
Just a few lines to you hoping you are all well. These few lines does not leave us in good sprirts here. We are all broken hearted. We have lost our dear Boy Fred. He has died of wounds in France on the 7th of August. Fred has done his duty for King & Country. He heard the Call and [accepted]. Gone from sight but not forgotten. Fred was dear to us all. I only wish this letter was going to Fred instead of you but not in the same wording. We do not sorrow as those who have no hope but look forward to the time of re'union, when We shall all meet in the kingdom of Heaven.
I remain your affectionate brother, Fred.