| Collection type | Library |
|---|---|
| Author | Edwards, David, compiler.; Edwards, Henry, (Hawkeye), 1860-1939. Poems Selections. English 1900-1919.; Edwards, Frank Lincoln, Private Secretary, 1886-1969. General Birdwood. English 1919.; Edwards, Silas Owen, Flight Lieutenant, 1904-1981. The Building o |
| Call Number | A823.3 E25 |
| Document type | Monograph |
| Year | 2017. |
| Pagination | 55 pages : photographs (black and white), portraits ; 30 cm. |
| Publisher | self published, |
| Note | I have great delight in submitting for your collection this single booklet comprising a selection of war time poems written by my grand-father Henry "Hawkeye" Edwards. He was known as the "Bard of the Manning'. These poems are supported by a small outline, the contributions made by several of Hawkeye's sons to the Australian War services. General. |
| Place made | Batemans Bay, N.S.W. : |
The Boer War World War 1 Selection of Poems / by Henry "Hawkeye" Edwards.
Abstract
Introduction--Who was Henry "Hawkeye" Edwards?--Poems from the time of the Boer War--Poems from the time of World War 1--Hawkeye''s son Franks involvement with the death of General Holmes--Franks report on meeting with General Birdwood--Hawkeyes son Austin ''s service in the Battle of Romani and the story of his horse "Taffy"--Hawkeyes son Alwyns WWl flying service--Hawkeyes son''s Silas service with the RAAF during WW2 and his poem "The Gravel Grubbers Groto" on display in the War Memorial--Hawkeyes sons Sil as service with the RAAF during WW2 and his Poem - The Gravel Grubbers Groto on display in the War Memorial--"Hawkeye''s youngest son Ewart and WW2 Service Story--The building of Ingleburn Army Camp in 1939.
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| AWM086650 | A823.3 E25 | Stacks | On Shelf |
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Subjects
- Edwards, George Ewart, 1909-2002, Signaller Biography.
- Edwards, Alwyn James, 1898-1976, Lieutenant Biography.
- Edwards, Austin William, 19th Infantry Battalion Biography.
- Australia. Army. Light Horse Regiment. Battalion, 19th History. Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921) History.
- Australia. Army. Light Horse Regiment. Battalion, 19th History.
- World War, 1914-1918 - Campaigns - Middle East.
- World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Papua New Guinea.
- Military training camps - Ingleburn, N.S.W - Biographies.
- South African War, 1899-1902 - Personal narratives, Australian.
- World War, 1939-1945 - Personal narratives, Australian.
- World War, 1914-1918 - Personal narratives, Australian.
- Genealogy - Biography.
- Royal Australian Air Force.
- Australian.