| Place | Europe: France, Picardie, Somme, Albert Bapaume Area, Pozieres Area, Pozieres |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR88/161 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 ITEM |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Hocking, Frederick Roy |
| Date made | 1916 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/048/100 |
| 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. |
Hocking, Fred Roy (Staff/Sergeant, 23rd Bn AIF b.1897)
Description
LETTER WRITTEN BY S/SGT HOCKING TO HIS FATHER WHILE RECOVERING IN HOSPITAL FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED AT POZIERES. THE LETTER CONTAINS A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF THE PREPARATION BY THE BN FOR THE ATTACK ON 29 JULY INCLUDING DESCRIPTION OF HIS WOUNDING