| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR91/086 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter, Serial |
| Maker |
Cranitch, Charles Matthew |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 89/1877 |
| 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. |
Cranitch, Charles Matthew (Lieutenant)
Description
Letters to his sister, Kathleen, describe departure from Australia, sea voyage to Egypt via Colombo, arrival at Tel-el-Kibir where exercises begin with 5 Training Battalion. Cranitch transfers to a machine gun battalion at Zeitoun where he is instructed in the use of Lewis guns, and in May departs for France, the final letter describing submarine evasion tactics crossing the Mediterranean. Also includes newspaper article from The Parkes Champion Post, 25 April 1990, with transcription of Lt Cranitch's letter from 1916.