| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 2DRL/0308 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 3 Folders |
| Object type | Diary, Letter |
| Place made | Belgium, Egypt, France, New Guinea1, United Kingdom: England |
| Date made | 1914-1919 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM93 12/11/2911 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Axtens, John William (Lieutenant, b.1895 - d.1980)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War service of 13 Lieutenant John William Axtens, Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (AN&MEF) and 8 Machine Gun Company. Collection consists of one diary written by Lt Axtens between August - November 1914; as well as 80 letters written by Lt Axtens home to his family between August 1914 - April 1919. Lt Axtens survived the war.