| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2017.6.203 |
| Collection number | 3DRL/0518 |
| Collection type | Digitised Collection |
| Record type | File |
| Item count | 1 |
| Object type | Diary |
| Physical description | 83 Image/s captured |
| Maker |
Downes, Rupert Major |
| Place made | Egypt |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Diary No.5 of Rupert Major Downes, 25 July - 26 October 1916
Description
Diary relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Major Downes, Head Quarters, Anzac Mounted Division. This diary written between 25 July 1916 and 26 October 1916 includes his description of the battle of Romani; his movements around North Africa, his appointment to Assistant director medical services, Anzac Mounted Division and a description of his daily tasks including his trying to improve the conditions and equipment for the medical services.