| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR91/046 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 10 items |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Bellingham, Samuel Mercer |
| Date made | 1916-1917 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 91/0205 |
| 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. |
Bellingham, Samuel Mercer (Private, b? - d.1917)
Description
Letters describe training at Bendigo and Campbellfield, sickness in camp, sea voyage to England via Capetown aboard ss Runic with a kangaroo on board. Describes further training at Lark Hill in England, and service in trenches in France, particularly the weather. Last letter written just prior to him being killed in action.