| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00320 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 3 items |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Leece, Leonard Barton |
| Place made | Egypt |
| Date made | 1916-1993 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 93/0401 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Leece, Leonard Barton, (Private, b.1897 - d.1916)
Description
Diary commenting on training and picket duty in Egypt, march from Tel-el-Kebir to Serapeum, shortage of rations, arrival in France, advance towards Mouquet Farm, German bombardment of trenches, preparations for attack on 8 August. (Includes transcript and biographical essay).