| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR90/051 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 ITEM |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Cowtan, Mawer Dougall |
| Date made | 1952 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 90/0642 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Cowtan, Mawer (Private, DCM, 1 Casualty Clearing Station b.1883)
Description
LETTER WRITTEN IN 1952 DESCRIBING HIS RECOLLECTIONS OF ENLISTMENT IN 1914, TRAINING, VOYAGE TO EGYPT AND LANDING AT GALLIPOLI. DESCRIBES CHAOS AT ANZAC COVE AND HIS EFFORTS TO ATTEND TO WOUNDED MEN ON THE BEACH. SIMPSON IS MENTIONED. AWARDED DCM FOR HIS WORK DURING AND AFTER THE LANDING
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