| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR83/230 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 18 items |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Ward, Leslie Norman |
| Date made | 1914-1983 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/055/022 |
| 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. |
Ward, Leslie Norman (Lieutenant, 68 Squadron, RFC)
Description
Diaries documenting his experiences from time of training in Egypt, Battle of the Wassa, details the death of General Bridges, movement to England for Pilot training, active service in France and later capture after being shot down, placement in various prisoner of war camps, particularly Danholm, details of the monotony of prison life and eventual release. Also contains various service papers.