Fletcher, Clarence Stephen (Private, b.1889 - d.1962)

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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
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.