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| Accession Number | S02030 |
| Collection type | Sound |
| Measurement | 1 hr 4 min |
| Object type | Oral history |
| Physical description | audio cassette; TDK; mono |
| Maker |
Bowman, William R Unknown Department of Veterans' Affairs, Victorian State Office |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Blackburn |
| Date made | 30 June 1994 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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| 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. |
William R Bowman relates his experiences as a gunner, 8th Field Artillery Brigade, First World War
Description
William Bowman discusses: early life; reasons for enlisting; enlistment and training; joined unit at Messines; German breakthrough at the Somme in 1918; the "big push" on 8 August 1918; description of artillery; lice; mud; shells; return to Australia 1919; marriage; post-war work as farmer; move to city and work for engineering firm; reflections on war and life
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William R Bowman relates his experiences as a gunner, 8th Field Artillery Brigade, First World War