Accession Number | PR01888 |
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Collection type | Private Record |
Record type | Collection |
Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
Object type | Diary, Typescript |
Maker |
Smith, Neil Alan |
Place made | Egypt |
Date made | 1941 |
Access | Open |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Smith, Neil Alan (Private, b.1912 - d.1978)
Description
Diary written by VX19803 Private Neil A Smith of 2/8 Battalion, covering service in the Greek campaign during 1941, subsequent capture and early experiences as a German prisoner of war in Yugoslavia and Austria. Also, a typed transcript of diary, with additional biographical information.