Place | Africa: Egypt, Cairo, Heliopolis |
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Accession Number | PR85/382 |
Collection type | Private Record |
Record type | Collection |
Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
Object type | Letter |
Maker |
Martin, James Charles |
Place made | Egypt: Cairo, Heliopolis |
Date made | 1915 |
Access | Open |
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 749/044/038 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Martin, James Charles (Private, b.1901 - d.1915)
Description
Letter dated 26 August 1915 written by Pte James Martin from Heliopolis, Egypt, to his parents in Australia. Private Martin is believed to be the youngest known Australian soldier to die during the First World War. Bereavement card sent to Martin's parents by Mr & Mrs Gibbons after Pte Martin's death.
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