| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR84/022 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 2 wallets: 2 cm |
| Object type | Diary, Notebook |
| Maker |
Latimer, Francis |
| Place made | France, United Kingdom |
| Date made | 1916-1919 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/022/042 |
| 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. |
Latimer, Francis (Sergeant)
Description
Collection relating to the First World War service of 565 Sergeant Franics Latimer, photographer with 3 Squadron AFC. Collection consists of three diaries and one notebook written between November 1916 and May 1919 covering Latimer's voyage to the United Kingdom for photographic instruction; his service as a photographer in France including the photographing of the body of Baron Von Richthofen; hospitalisation and leave in the UK; other duties; and his return to Australia. The notebook has numerous entries of technical details relating to his role as a reconnaissance photographer. Includes some sketches and newspapers clippings.