Oakes, William

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Accession Number MSS0954
Collection type Manuscript
Measurement 1 wallet: 1cm
Object type Papers
Maker Oakes, William
Date made 1914-1918
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/092/016
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
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Description

Photocopy of first draft of unit history for 8th Infantry Battalion 1914-1918. Records the unit's involvement at Gallipoli, Second Krithia, Pozieres, Mouquet Farm (and the tunnels), The Somme, Bullecourt (and the use of tanks), Flanders, Passchendaele, Lys, The Spring Offensive, Amiens and Peronne.