Place | Europe: United Kingdom, England |
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Accession Number | 1DRL/0194 |
Collection type | Private Record |
Record type | Collection |
Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
Object type | Papers |
Maker |
Cartwright, George |
Place made | France |
Date made | 1915-1919 |
Access | Open |
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 749/017/010 |
Conflict |
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. |
Cartwright, George, VC (Private, b.1894 - d.1978)
Description
Collection relating to service of 726 Private George Cartwright VC, 33 Battalion, France, 1915-1919. Collection includes letters of congratulation; wills; pay books; souvenir tickets and labels.
History / Summary
Biographical note: Labourer of Enmore, NSW, joined AIF 6 December 1915, wounded 9 June 1917, 17 April 1918 (gas) and 30 September 1918. Discharged at Sydney 1 July 1919. VC awarded for conspicuous bravery on last day of August during the attack on Rood Wood, near Peronne.