| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00806 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 2cm (1 item) |
| Object type | Copy |
| Maker |
Miles, Alfred Ernest |
| Date made | 1915-1996 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 90/0793 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Miles, Alfred Ernest, MM (Sergeant, b.1888 - d.1964)
Description
Annotated transcript of a diary kept by 319 Sergeant Alfred Ernest Miles, while serving with the Royal Australian Naval Bridging Train (RANBT) at Gallipoli and the 4th Divisional Ammunition Column in France. Brief almost daily entries describe sea voyages on HMS Port Macquarie and HMAT Barambah, Gallipoli, combat, living conditions, construction activities, Western Front, entertainment, leave and sports. It describes the events of 28 May 1917 leading to the award of his Military Medal. The transcript has been supplemented by background research material gathered by his daughter, Valerie Watson.