Emery, Vincent James (Lance Corporal, 40th Bn, AIF b: c. 1898 d.1979)

Place Europe: France, Picardie, Somme
Accession Number PR87/218
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 wallet: 1cm
Object type Papers, Photograph
Maker Emery, Vincent Joseph
Hine, Geoffrey H
Date made 1987
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/047/054
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

26 page typed manuscript written as an anecdotal 'history' of Australians on the Somme, written by Geoffrey Hine in 1987. Hine has used the reminiscences of L/Cpl Vincent Emery as a basis for his manuscript, with additional information from published sources and interviews with other Australian returned soldiers. Includes copy of black and white stuido photograph of Emery and Cpl Currier in uniform.