| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00220 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Keepence, Herbert Spencer Mozzell, Robert John |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 93/0032 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Keepence, Herbert Spencer (Private, b.1885 - d.1915)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War service of 1783 Private Herbert Spencer Keepence, 1 Battalion. Collection consists of four postcards sent by Pte Keepence to his family describing sea voyage, training in Egypt and service at Gallipoli. Also included is a letter written by 450 L/Cpl Robert John Mozzell to the family of Keepence, describing the mortal wounding of their son. Keepence died on 9 August 1915 from wounds received on 6 August during the fighting at Lone Pine on Gallipoli.