| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR91/051 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 item |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Barr, T A C |
| Date made | 1914-1915 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 91/0120 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Barr, T A C, Private, MID (b.1891 - d.1951)
Description
Diary of Scotsman who enlisted in the AIF in Sydney. Describes training at Randwick, embarkation, assembly of convoy at Sydney and sea voyage to Alexandria via Colombo. Records the Sydney-Emden battle, drill, heat, food, author's impressions of Australians. Further describes desert march in Egypt, Lemnos, and naval bombardment prior to the landing at Gallipoli.