| Place | Africa: South Africa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 3DRL/2235 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Object type | Diary, Souvenir |
| Maker |
Techow, Otto Karl |
| Date made | 1901 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/098/006 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Techow, Otto (Private, b.1878 - d.1925)
Description
Collection relating to the service of Private Otto Techow of the 6th Western Australian Mounted Infantry Contingent. Collection consists of a card for active service, carried by soldiers for identification in case of death and a diary from his time of embarkation (10 April 1901). The diary has periods of regular entries with description of engagements with the Boers. Techow has also recorded his rations, orders and addresses. Also includes plant material found in pocket of the leather diary holder.