| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2018.19.54 |
| Collection number | 1DRL/0441 |
| Collection type | Digitised Collection |
| Record type | File |
| Item count | 1 |
| Object type | Diary |
| Physical description | 35 Image/s captured |
| Maker |
Mackay, Alexander Sutherland |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1918 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Diary of Alexander Sutherland Mackay, 12 October - 7 November 1918
Description
Loose page diary relating to the First World War service of 30137 Gunner Alexander Sutherland Mackay, 8th Australian Field Artillery Brigade. This diary written between 11 October 1918 and 7 November 1918 covers: how the wether was affecting the fighting; how the papers they receive starts rumours along the front line, many of which are wrong; the action of the German forces from his position; the orders they get to move which are then cancelled; how is feet are always wet; his move to Wiancourt and back to staying in houses rather than in tents or shelters; his praise of Scottish soldiers and his excitement over rumours that two German generals had waved the white flag.