| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00009 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 3 cms. |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Grant, Harold Douglas |
| Date made | 1917-1919 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 91/0141 |
| 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. |
Grant, Harold Douglas (Sapper, b.1882 - d.1953)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War service of 20985 Sapper Harold Douglas Grant, 3rd Division Signal Company. Collection consists of three diaries recording the sea voyage from Melbourne to Suez and Alexandria, then across Mediterranean to Taranto and by train to France, then ship to England. Discusses food, natives, training, disipline. Latter diary describes duties as a despatch rider in France with 3 Division Signals, August 1918 offensive, sniper fire, Americans, Armistice, leave in England, return voyage to Australia.