Physical description
A publication of 156 pages including text, illustrations, facsimiles and portraits. It also includes bibliographical references and an index.
Summary
This publication tells the story of the men and women from Albury and district who served in the Great War of 1914 to 1919. It tells of those who served on the battlefield, but also those who supported and sustained them from home whilst maintaining the community of Albury. As indicated on the back cover, the author Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Hunter had a long military service and connection with Albury Wodonga. He was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2009 for services to military history. The book was based on research carried out with the assistance of members of the Albury and DIstrict Historical Society. It included a forward by Councillor Kevin Mack, Mayor of the City of Albury (2015).
References
- ABC Local - Words on plaque inspire book on Albury's World War l effort An article which explains the impetus for the research and writing of this publication.
