Beck, Max (b.1893 - d.1954) Accession Number: PR91/059

Description

Letter and postcard written to his brother, describing experiences at Gallipoli during August 1915, in particular the heat and shellfire; and his later recuperation at Mena House hospital.

Details

Accession Number
PR91/059
Maker
Max b Beck
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1915
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM371 91/0292
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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