Ferguson brothers, 1.Norman (Gunner) 2.Douglas (Lieutenant d.1918) 3.Hector, M.C. & Bar (Lieutenant d.1917) 4. Malcolm (Sergeant) Accession Number: PR00005

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Letters from brothers to family (mainly to father and sister Jean). Mentions death of mother, eye injury of Norman, Hector's experiences in Gallipoli, shortages of food, experiences on the Front in France and Belgium, comments on applying for a commission. Detailed descriptions of air battles and of taking ammunition to the Front line. Each brother frequently mentions activities of other brothers. Mentions death of Hector (KIA) and of Douglas (in a flying accident). Letters show the closeness of the family under the strain of seperation and death.

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Accession Number
PR00005
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1915-1918
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
152
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
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Provenance
AWM371 92/0053
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