| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS0828 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 folder, 1 box |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Dadswell, Henry William |
| Date made | 1915-1919 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/025/020 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copying is permitted for the purposes of research and study, subject to physical condition |
Dadswell, Henry William (Sapper)
Description
Personal war diary "Diary of a Sapper" written in narrative. Records enlistment, signals training, comments on travels and local inhabitants, attitude to NCOs accommodation, military activities, leave, illnesses, signals/lines work, move to France (Albert, Noreiul, Baupaume, Vernes, Warloy). Also describes signallers' attitude to drill, regimentation, the King's visit to the front and military police. Corrected version of transcript received 24/12/98.