| Place | Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 3DRL/2836 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 32 items |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Arlington-Burke, Fred |
| Date made | 1915-1958 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/015/008 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Arlington-Burke, Fred (Commander, HMS "Swiftsure" RN)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War service and Second World War recruitment activities of Commander Fred (Frederick) Arlington-Burke, Royal Navy, s/n J 4730. Collection includes material relating to the recruitment drives for 1939-45 war; broadcasts made and talks given by Arlington-Burke on his 1914-18 experiences; letters from Prime Minister Lyons and other politicians; correspondence with ex-service colleagues; a brief record of service; a diary of the Gallipoli campaign; an English translation of Turkish orders to cross the Suez canal in 1915 and a log of HMS Swiftsure.
Wallet 1 of 3 consists of the letters and papers relating to the recruitment drives for 1939-45 war; broadcasts made and talks given by Arlington-Burke on his 1914-18 experiences; letters from Prime Minister Lyons and other politicians; correspondence with ex-service colleagues; an English translation of Turkish orders to cross the Suez canal in 1915.
Wallet 2 of 3 consists of the three (3) hand written diaries (vols 1, 2 & 4) relating to operations of the HMS Swiftsure in the Gallipoli and Aegean Sea areas for 1915 & 1916; naval signal for 8 January 1915; a copy of the Peninsular Press No 88 for Monday 1 November 1915; a brief record of service.
Wallet 3 of 3 consists of the one (1) hand written diary (vol 3) relating to operations of the HMS Swiftsure in the Gallipoli and Aegean Sea areas for 1915 & 1916.