| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2018.19.95 |
| Collection number | 2DRL/0513 |
| Collection type | Digitised Collection |
| Record type | File |
| Item count | 1 |
| Object type | Diary |
| Physical description | 182 Image/s captured |
| Maker |
Elliott, Harold Edward 'Pompey' |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Diary of Harold Edward 'Pompey' Elliott, November 1916 - March 1918
Elliott, Harold Edward 'Pompey' (Brigadier); CB CMG, DSO, DCM, VD
- SERIES 1: Diaries of Harold Edward 'Pompey' Elliott, 1901; 1914-1919
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Description
Diary relating to the First World Ward service of Brigadier General Harold Edward 'Pompey' Elliott, 15 Brigade. The diary covers November 1916 - March 1918 detailing; his men being killed; being in the Somme; receiving congratulations from General Birdwood; daily military activities; construction of foritified lines; experiences with mustard gas; carrying out raids.