| Place | Asia: Korea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR01954 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm. |
| Object type | Letter |
| Place made | Korea |
| Date made | 1953 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
| 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. |
Hazel, Tody (Private, b.1925 - d.1953)
Description
Collection relating to the Korean War service of 11748 Private Tody Hazel, 6 Section, 8 Platoon, C Company, 3 Royal Australian Regiment. The collection consists of a two page letter, written by Pte Hazel to his parents while on active service in Korea. It is dated '12 June' (no year given), and written from three miles behind the lines. In the letter he tells of his imminent deployment in the fighting line and expresses his fears about going into action for the first time. Pte Hazel was killed in action on 25 June 1953.