| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00060 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm. |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Ward, Robert David |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 92/0235 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Ward, Robert David (Private, b.? - d.1915)
Description
Collection relating to the service of 1640 Private Robert David Ward, 13 Battalion, AIF. Collection consists of a typed copy of a diary kept by Private Ward from 11 February 1915 to 20 August 1915. Diary describes sea voyage to Egypt on board SS Seang Choon and active service at Gallipoli from June to August 1915.
History / Summary
1640 Private Robert David Ward, 13 Battalion. Killed in action at Gallipoli, 22 August, 1915. Son of Richard Edwin and Edith Emily Ward. Native of Roma, Queensland.