Skerman, Mabel Alice (Captain, b.1906 - d.1989) Accession Number: PR90/141

Description

Letters describe enlistment, voyage to Palestine, nursing service in several theatres of war, particularly Middle East and Greece. Includes comments on Italians, Germans and indigenous peoples, army and navy, hospital duties, air raids, food, family, religious beliefs.

Details

Accession Number
PR90/141
Maker
Mabel Alice Skerman
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Extent: 6 cm
Wallet/s: 4
Date Made
1940-1955
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
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.
Provenance
AWM371 90/0616
Copyright
AWM copyright

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