| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1405 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 3 items |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Birdwood, William Riddell |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/010/007 |
| 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. |
Birdwood, William Riddell, Field Marshal, b: 1865 d: 1951
Description
Typescript manuscript titled "Khaki and Gown" written by Lord Birdwood encompassing his life from his birth in India, education, posting to various Indian Army units, service in South Africa, return to India as Military Assistant to Lord Kitchener, command of ANZAC troops on Gallipoli, active service in France, visits to Australia and New Zealand in 1920 and eventual posting to India as Commander-in-Chief.