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Literary work - BOOK, Jan Andrews, The WW1 Service of William F.P. Andrews
The World War 1 service of William.F.P.Andrews 38th Batt, 3rd Div AIF and 3rd Div Signals Company AIF. He enlisted on 27.3.1916, No 57, age 19 years 6 months in the 38th Batt HQ, embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 16.12.1916 with Bronchitis, rejoin unit 23.12.1916, transfer to 3rd Div Signals 25.4.1917, hospital 11.1.1918 with Influenza, rejoin unit 23.1.1918, hospital 20.5.1918 with Impetigo/Dermatitis, rejoin unit 12.7.1918, discharged from the AIF 12.12.1919.Book, spiral bound with black metal, cover cardboard black print and illustrated in sepia tone of a soldier in uniform, rear cover has a postcard photo, 101 pages, plain white paper, illustrated B & W and colour, diagrams, maps and photo of medals.books, 38th batt aif, world war 1 service -
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Card - CARD, SYMPATHY
Photo No 1 details written, “Arthur Jefferson Lane Private, Croix de Guerre Belgium and Mentioned in Dispatches Killed in France April 25th 1918 age 21 years, beloved eldest son of Mr T.J Lane and the late Mrs Bertha Lane”. Photo No 2 details written, “And their second eldest son, William Gladstone Lane Private - Killed in Action France April 27th 1918 age 20 years - United in life and death”Card, Sympathy, folding, the front has a central wreath in black with crossed flags in colour, at the top “In Loving Memory”, inside has two pages with a photo each page, each with their military details, on the rear a note from the “Lane Family”.sympathy cards, croix de guerre -
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Card - CARD, SYMPATHY, Nestor, Post Sept 1917
William BOLITHO No 3252 enlisted on 2.7.1915 age 18 years, embarked for Egypt 11.10.1915 then to France in 1916, No Known grave.Card, folding, colour, front has crossed flags, inside photo in circle inset with small note of thanks from the BOLITHO family, opposite page details re W BOLITHO and 4 lines.“In Memoriam - Pte William BOLITHO 6th Battn A.I.F - killed in France September 20th 1917 aged 20 years”sympathy cards, in memoriam -
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Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1917
Areas covered on this map are, “Bullecourt, Reincourt, Hendecourt”. Item relates to William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, scale 1:10,000, German trenches in red, trenches corrected to 6.4.1917, Edition 2.map, france, trench -
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Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1918
Areas covered on this map “Corbie, Villers Brettoneux, Hangard, Blangy and Tronville Wood, River Somme”. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, Edition 3B, trenches corrected to 7.7.1918, German trenches in red, British in blue, scale 1:20,000.map, france, trench -
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Map - TRENCH MAPS WW1, 1918
Areas covered on both, “Villers Brettoneaux, Cachy, Hangard, Gentelles”. Items re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.(.1 & .2) Both maps are same area, field survey 24.4.1918, scale 1:20,000.map, trench, france -
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Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1917
Area covers from “Angre to Villers across the top, Louvignies to Wattignies across the bottom, the river Sambre runs through the bottom section” Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details. Map, Belgium and part of France, sheet 51, scale 1:40,000, Ordnance survey October 1917.map, belgium, trench -
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Map, 1917
Area of map covers the Somme from Suzanne, Clery, Perone then onto Doingt, Rosiel, Ronssoy. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details. Map, France, Ordnance survey May 1917, Edition 1, sheet 62c, scale possibly 1:20,000. On rear is a glossary of terms French to English.map, trench, france -
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Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1918
Areas covered on this map, “Coisy, Allonville, Busy, Franvillers” Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, Edition 2A, sheet 62D N.W, scale 1:20,000, trenches corrected to 7.5.1918, British trenches in blue.On outside drawn in purple “62D N.W 1:20,000”map, france, trench -
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Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1918
Areas covered on this map “Corbie, Villers Brettoneaux, Hangard Wood, Aubigney, River Somme”. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, Edition 2A, sheet 62D S.W, scale 1:20,000, British trenches in blue, trenches corrected to 9.5.1918.map, france, trench -
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Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1918
Areas covered on this map, “Hamel, Mericourt, Proyart, Weincourt, Harbonnieres”. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, Edition 2A, sheet 62D S.E, scale 1:20,000, trenches corrected to 22.4.1918, trenches in red. On outside in blue handwriting “62D S.E”map, trench, france -
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Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1918
Area of map shows the River Sambre running from corner left to top corner right, Landrecies, Hachette, Petit Paris to Leval. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. refer cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Map, Enemy rear Organization France, Edition 3a, sheet 57A N.W, scale 1:20,000, Field Survey to 24.10.1918.Hand written on rear in black, “57A N.W”map, france, trench -
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Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1918
Areas covered on this map, “Ribemont, Morlancourt, Dernacourt, Fricourt, Mericourt, Saily Le Sec” Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, Edition 2 E, sheet 62D N.E, scale 1:20,000, trenches corrected to 28.5.1918, German trenches in red, British in blue.map, france, trench -
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Map - MAPS, FRANCE WW1, 1915 - 1917
(.1) Areas covered by this map, Somain to Valenciennes, Ramillies to Beaudignies. (.2) Areas covered on this map, Bellicourt to Tupigny, St Quentin to Guise. (.3) Areas covered on this map, Heslin to lens, Domart to Baupaume. (.4) Areas covered on this map, Dieppe to Le Quesnoy, Monville to Bonniers. (.5) Same as (.2) Items relate to William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer 3746.3 for his service details.(.1) Map, France, sheet 51A, Edition 1, scale 1:40,000, Ordnance survey 1916, gauze lined, rear has glossary of terms French to English. (.2) Map, France, sheet 62B, first edition, scale 1:40,000, Ordnance survey December 1917, gauze lined, rear has glossary of terms French to English. (.3) Map France, Lens 11, scale 1:100,000, OSO 1915, gauze lined. (.4) map, France, Dieppe 16, scale 1:100,000, general staff No 2364, War Office 19– gauze lined. (.5) Map, France (same as (.2)(.2 & .5) On rear hand written “124 A.L.T.M.B P179/5maps, france -
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Map - MAPS, BELGIUM WW1, 1912 - 1917
(.1) Areas covered on this map, Bollezeele to Poperinghe, Arques to Meteren. (.2) Areas covered on this map, BourBourg to Poelcapple, Reemilly to Armentieres. (.3) Areas covered on this map, Bruges, Neuzen, Ghent. (.4) Areas covered on this map, Alost, Loulain, Soignes, St Germain. (.5) Areas covered on this map, Roulers, Oosterzeele, Lille, Thoriecourt. Items relate to William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer 3746.3 for his service details.(.1) Map, Belgium and France, sheet 27, Edition 2, scale 1:40,000, zone call W.X.Y.Z, Ordnance survey May 1917, gauze lined. (.2) Map, Belgium, Hazebrouck 5A, Edition 2, scale 1:100,000, Ordnance survey 1916, gauze lined. (.3) Map, Belgium, Ghent 2, scale 1:100,000, War Office June 1915. (.4) Map, Belgium, Brussels 6, scale 1:100,000, Drawn at War Office, Ordnance survey 1912. (.5) Map, Belgium, Tournai 6, scale 1:100,000, War Office Ordnance survey July 1912.(.1) On rear, “Glossary of terms”maps, belgium, france -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, 1915
William GUEST No 2756 enlisted on 15.9.1915 in the 8th Reinforcements 14th Batt AIF aged 25 years. Embarked for Egypt 15.9.1915. Embarked & joined unit Gallipoli 13.11.1915. Embarked for France 1.6.1916. He was wounded & captured by the Germans & died of wounds whilst in their hands in Feldlazarett 255 Bugnicourt France.Postcard photo, sepia, showing a soldier in uniform sitting legs crossed holding a crop. On rear: Hand written letter in black ink. “Mrs J Cotter Russell St Quarry Hill Bendigo” Zeitoun Egypt 1.11.15” “Dear Jess, Just a card to let you see that I am still alive by wishing you & family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from your old pal. W Guest” photograph, 8th, dow -
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Card - SYMPATHY CARD and ENVELOPE, 1) may 1918, .2) dated 29 July 1918
W.J.C.Harder, No 2096 enlisted 27.6.1916 age 19 years in the 3rd reinforcements 38th Bn AIF, embarked for England 25.8.1916, embark for France 20.12.1916, WIA 14.4.1917 GSW to back, rejoin unit 24.4.1917, transfer to 10th L.T.Mortar Battery 15.6.1917, hospital 3 days with diarrhoea then later 4 days with Debility, transfer back to 38th Bn 29.8.1917 and a month later detached to 10 L.T.M.Battery again, killed accidentally 24.2.1918. A report stated that on 24.2.1918 at 2 pm he was No 3 on a gun in the Warneton sector when a premature explosion in the barrel on the 26th shell killed him instantly. The letter/card to Mr J Pierce is the Father of George Frederick Pierce DCM. Refer Cat No 1891P for his service details, award and death..1) Single one sided card with black edge. On the front are two flags at the top in colour. .2) Envelope with black edging, postage stamped and a red one penny stamp, address hand written in black..1) No 2096, Gunner William James Carl Harder accidentally killed in Action France February 24th 1918. .2) On the front in ink “Mr Pierce Sebastion”sympathy, cards, military. -
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Map - TRENCH MAPS WW1, 1) 1917; .2) & .3) 1916
.1) Areas covered on this map include Zonnebeke, Broodseinde, Passchendaele, Westhoek, Glencorse Wood & Black Watch Corner. .2) Areas covered on this map include Bailleul, Neuve Eglise, Messines, Wyschaete, Warneton & Hollebeke. .3) Areas covered on this map include Poperinghe, Ypres, Dickebusch & Zillebeke. The maps are part of a collection of 27 collected by William Arthur ALEXANDER, No 502 AIF. He enlisted in the 8th reinforcements MG Coy 3 on 5.9.1916 aged 21 years. Embarked for England on 23.11.1916, transferred then to the 5th Div MG Coy. Embarked for France on 26.4.1917 then transferred to the 13th MG Coy on 16.6.1917. WIA 28.9.1917 gassed, he is later hospitalized with Colitis. Rejoined unit in the field 18.6.1918. Discharged from the AIF 18.9.1919..1) Trench Map, Belgium, sheet 28 NE Edition 6A, folding, scale 1.20,000, trenches corrected to 3.7.1917, German trenches in red. On rear glossary of terms French to English. .2) Trench Map, Belgium & France, sheet 28 SW Edition 3D, folding, scale 1.20,000, trenches corrected to 22.6.1916. German trenches in red, British in blue. On rear glossary of terms French to English. .3) Trench Map, Belgium, sheet 28 NW Edition 3D, folding, scale 1.20,000, trenches corrected to 25.6.1916. German trenches in red, British in blue. On rear glossary of terms French to English..1) Handwritten on front: “CAPT ANDERSON”maps, trench -
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Map - TRENCH MAP WW1, 1916
Areas covered by this map are, “Longueval, Delville Wood, Flers, Thiepval”. Item re William Alexander No 502 AIF. Refer Cat No 3746.3 for his service details.Trench map, France, Area of Martin Puch, scale 1:20,000 Edition B, trenches corrected to 24.7.1916, enemy trenches in red.map, trench, france -
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Memorabilia - MEMORIAL PLAQUES, Bickford Family, Plaques post WW1
Edward Bickford No 1519 enlisted in the AIF in the 1st reinforcements 21st Batt on 8.4.1915 age 25 years. Embarked for for Egypt 28.6.1915, embark for Gallipoli 29.8.1915, embark for France 19.3.1916, reported MIA 26.8.1916, a Court of inquiry dated 20.7.1917 found that he was KIA 26.8.1916 at Moquet Farm. Robert John Bickford No 1518 enlisted in the AIF in the 1st reinforcements 21st Batt on 8.4.1915 age 30 years 11 months. Embark for Egypt 8.4.1915, embark for Gallipoli 29.8.1915, hospital with Mumpa 20.1.1916, rejoin unit 7.3.1916, embark for France 19.3.1916, awarded the Military Medal (MM) as a Lewis Gunner and Gallantry under fire since March 1916, promoted CPL 1.9.1916, hospital with Odema of the feet 8.11.1916, rejoin unit 22.11.1916, WIA 12.1.1917 SW’s to Groin and Abdomen, DOW;s Flers 12.1.1917. William Bickmore No 815 enlisted in G Coy 14th Batt on 12.9.1914 age 21 years 11 months. Embark for Egypt 22.12.1914, embarked for Gallipoli, WIA 4.6.1915 shrapnel wound left arm, returned to Australia for discharge stating Stiffness of the Arm15.8.1915, return to Egypt in the 14th reinforcements and rejoin the 14th Batt 2.4.1916, embark for France 1.6.1916, promoted L/Cpl 1.9.1916, promoted Cpl 24.3.1917, reported MIA 11.4.1917, Court of Inquiry found he was KIA 11.4.1917 at Bullecourt. Refer 2949P, 2950P, 2991P for their photos.Bickford Family Set of WWI Commemorative Plaques: .1) Bronze Death Plaque, British pattern showing a helmeted female (Brittanica) in classic style dress holding a trident in right hand, wreath in the other & a lion at her side. In the rectangular box, embossed is the name Edward Bickford. .2) As above description though in the rectangular box is the name Robert John Bickford. .3) Descriptions as above though in the rectangular box is the name William Bickford. .4) Heavy wooden display case painted cream colour, 2 hinges on the side, no lock or catch. Inside are 3 recessed circular holes to hold the plaques.Written on rear of box is: “A.T.B. 94”military history, memorial, plaques -
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Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Frank William Trengove No 3201 enlisted in the 7th reinforcements 2nd Pioneers on 27.9.1916 age 21 years 5 months. Embarked for England 23.11.1916, embarked for France 5.9.1917, transferred to 38th Batt 17.9.1917, WIA 13.10.1917 Gassed, returned to France 2.4.1918, hospital 15.4.1918 Chest problems, transferred back to 2nd Pioneers 20.6.1918, discharged from the AIF 4.11.1919.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re F W TRENGOVE 1. War Medal 1914-19 2. Victory Medal3201 A- L- CPL F W TRENGOVE 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Award - MEDAL SET, post WWI
Robert William Bell No 2864 enlisted in 7th reinforcements 59th Batt AIF on 15.9.1916 age 38 years 4 months. Embarked for England 3.11.1916 and promoted to L/Cpl, hospital 6.2.1917 with Bronchitis, embarked for France 25.8.1917, transferred to 38th Batt 2.9.1917 and allotted No 2864A, WIA 4.10.1917 SW left ankle severe, amputated, return to Australia 24.1.1918 for discharge, discharged from the AIF 10.9.1918.Medals, court mounted, set of 2, re R W BELL 1. War Medal 1914-19 .2 Victory Medal2864 A-L-CPL R W BELL 38 BN AIFmedals, military, history, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Award - MEDAL SET WW1, Post WW 1
William Henry Roberts No 239 enlisted in the 22nd Batt AIF on 4.2.15 age 32 years 8 months. Embarked for Eygpt then Gallipoli on 30.8.15, embark for France 19.3.16, WIA 22.4.16 GSW neck, return to France 5.6.16, hospital 14.11.16 with Diarrehoea, transfer to 6th MG Coy 8.12.16, awarded the Military Medal near Bullecourt on 3.5.17, discharged from the AIF on 20.7.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (4) Re W H ROBERTS " MM" .1) Military Medal .2) 1914 - 15 Star, replica not engraved. .3) War Medal 1914 - 19 replica not engraved .4) Victory Medal, replica not engraved"239 Pte W H ROBERTS 6/Aust M.G.C."awards, medals, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Award - MEDAL SET, WW 1
William James Leslie Newell No 485 enlisted in A Coy 38th Batt AIF on 2.3.16 age 32 years 4 months. Embarked for England 20.6.16, embark for France 22.11.16, hospital with Scabies 23.12.16. As a Battalion Runner on 12.10.17 east of Ypres he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery, discharged from the AIF on 27.7.19.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) Re W J L Newell "MM"/. .1) Military medal .2) War medal 1914 - 1919, replica not engraved. .3) Victory medal, replica not engraved." 485 Pte W J L Newell 38/ Aust Inf"medals, military, bravery, passchendaele barracks trust -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WW1
William Brunne enlisted in A Coy 20th Batt AIF on 8.3.15. Hospital on Gallipoli with Cellulitis 25.10.15 then Diarrhoea 15.12.15 followed by Influenza. Embarked for France 25.3.16. WIA 5.5.16, GSW severe to Buttocks. Discharged from the AIF on 11.3.17.Medal set, court mounted, set of (3) re W. Brunne. 1. 1914-15 Star, replica not engraved. 2. War Medal 1914-19, replica not engraved. 3. Victory Medal."319 Pte W Brunne 20 Bn AIF"numismatics, medals, military, history, campaigns,, metalcraft -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS
.1) & .2) PERCY MCIVOR MM No 749 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Batt on 20.2.1915 age 21 years 5 months. Embarked for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, awarded the Military Medal 26.2.1917 in the Armentieres Raid, WIA 21.5.1917 GSW left forearm, returned to Australia and was discharged medically unfit on 16.11.1917. .3) ARTHUR THOMAS HALL No 744 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Batt 0n 22.2.1915 age 32 years 5 months. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, hospital 24.12.1916 with Diarrehoea, discharged from the AIF on 27.7.1919. .4) WILLIAM PETER MOWAT No 748 enlisted in the AIF in B Coy 38th Batt on 8.2.1915 age 20 years. Embark for England 20.6.1916, embark for France 22.11.1916, WIA 8.12.1916 GSW’s legs and fractured right tibia, discharged medically unfit 2.7.1917. All 3 were from the small town of Tragowel near Kerang Vic..1) Black & white photo of WW1 private in uniform, full body shot. .2) Black & white photo WW1 in uniform. .3) Sepia tone photo WW1 in uniform. .4) Sepia tone photo WW1 full body shot in uniform..3) “Arthur Hall” on the back. .4) “Will Mowat”photo, ww1, soldiers -
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Award - MEDAL SET, Post WWI
William John Harris No 2166 enlisted in 6th reinforcements 13th Batt AIF on 1.5.15. Embarked for overseas 14.6.15, landed Gallipoli 2.8.15. Embarked for France 1.6.16, WIA 28.9.16 Shell Wounds hand and foot. WIA 2nd occasion 15.10.17 Gassed. Discharged from the AIF 21.2.20. Medals, Court Mounted, set of (3) Re William J. Harris 1. 1914 -15 Star, Replica, not engraved 2. War Medal 1914-19, Replica, not engraved. 3. Victory Medal."2166 Pte W.J. Harris 13th Bn A.I.F"numismatic - medals - military, metalcraft -
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Photograph - STUDIO PHOTOGRAPH, 1916
William James Tibbett No 978 enlisted in the AIF with C Coy 29th Batt age 22 years 4 months on 15.7.15. Embarked for Egypt 10.11.15, embark for France 16.6.16, hospital 2.10.16 with Diarrehoea followed by Asthma, hospital 22.11.16 with Trench Feet, return to France 18.8.17, hospital 15.12.17 with Trench Feet, return to Australia 16.3.18 diagnosed Muscular Sclerosis, discharged from the AIF 30.8.18. Leslie Tibbett No 3243 enlisted in the AIF with 8th reinforcements 60th Batt on 16.10.16 age 22 years 9 months. Embark for England 16.12.16, embark for France 14.6.17, transfer to 46th Batt 29.6.17, WIA 1.10.17 Shell wounds right leg severe, left leg, DOW’s Belgium 3.10.17. Both born Eaglehawk. Refer 490.2, 573.Photo B & W showing one soldier standing, one sitting outside a tent background." Pte William Tibbett, Pte Lesile Tibbett 1st AIF”photography - photgraphs, military history -
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Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH WW1, FRAMED, Lennox Gallery Pty Ltd C/N 49592, Post WW1
WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM No 2544 enlisted in 5th reinforcements 58th Batt on 11.6.1916 age 32 years. Embarked for England 25.9.1916. Embarked for France 2.1.1917, hospitalised 22.2.1917 with Gastro Enteritis, embarks for France 30.8.1917, listed WIA and missing 25.9.1917 Polygon Wood. Classed KIA by a Court of inquiry in the Field 25.9.1917.Tan wooden frame with carving, glass front, cardboard backing & hanging cord. Sepia photo of soldier in uniform, jacket, trousers, puttees, boots & peaked cap. Flag draped in background.On front: “WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM, No 2544, 5th REO's 58th Batt AIF, Enlisted 11.06.1916, Report KIA 25.09.1917 at Polygon Wood” On back in black biro: “WILLIAM THOMAS SHUFFLEBOTHAM” info. Sticker on back: Lennox Gallery Pty Ltd, C/N 49592photography-photographs, frame accessories, military history-army, shufflebotham -
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Literary work - DIARY / LETTERS WW1, V Kelly (his eldest daughter), Post 2000
WILLIAM EDWARD PEACH No 4272 enlisted in the AIF in 13th reinforcements 7th Batt on 19.7.1915 age 19 years. Embark for Eygpt 29.12.1915, embark for France 29.3.1916, hospital 25.9.1916 with Synovitis left knee, rejoin unit 16.2.1917, promoted Cpl 19.7.1917, awarded the Military Medal (MM) near Ypres 4/5.10.1917, promoted Sgt 5.10.1917, WIA 12.1.1918 Gassed, rejoin unit 13.5.1918, WIA 2nd occasion 15.5.1918 GSW hand, rejoin unit 1.8.1918, WIA 3rd occasion GSW right Knee and Back 25.8.1918, embark for Australia re his wounds 5.1.1919, discharged from the AIF 27.3.1921. .1) Diary in plastic sleeve cover with red binding, 75 typed pages from 2.1.1916 to 10.1.1919, also various documents & photo of W E PEACH. .2) Letters in plastic sleeve cover with red binding, 152 letters to his mother written from 14.7.1915 to 4.8.1916. Also other documents & photo of W E PEACH. All letters have been typed from original.documents - diaries, military, correspondence