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Accession Number | PR00419 |
Collection type | Private Record |
Record type | Collection |
Measurement | 2 Items |
Object type | Diary |
Maker |
Fletcher, Clarence Stephen |
Date made | 1915-1916 |
Access | Open |
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 94/0524 |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Fletcher, Clarence Stephen (Private, b.1889 - d.1962)
Description
Diary with brief entries. Describes sea voyage to Egypt, training, active service on Gallipoli with comments on trenches, snipers, shrapnel, food, onset of cold weather, evacuation in December, illness and return to Australia. Pte Fletcher's discontentment becomes evident during his hospitalisation.