Diary of Herbert Vincent Reynolds, 1914-1915 Accession Number: RCDIG0001012

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Diary relating to the First World War service of 622 Private Herbert Vincent Reynolds, 1st Field Ambulance. In this diary, kept between 10 September 1914 and 31 December 1915, Reynolds details the period from his enlistment to his later convalescence in England. He describes his embarkation from Melbourne on HMAT Berrima and life on board the ship. In particular, Reynolds notes the occasions of Christmas and New Year's Eve on board, and also the troubles involved in towing submarine AE2 across the Indian Ocean. He also details military life at the various Australian military camps in Egypt and the sightseeing he undertook. The diary concludes with his convalescence and sightseeing in England.

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Accession Number
RCDIG0001012
Classification
Digitised Collection
Object Type
Diary
Physical Description
Image/s captured: 68
Date Made
1914-1915
Place Made
Collection number
PR00039
Whole/Part
File
Item Count
1
Credit Line
This item has been digitised under the Australian War Memorial’s digital preservation program.
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Digital format and content protected by copyright.
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