Wilson, (Jack) John (Private, b.? - d.1918) Accession Number: PR91/078

Description

Transcript of diary kept by Wilson during his war service (item 1), original of diary (item 2), photograph of Wilson (item 3). Daily entries record activities, emotions, rumours, transport, military offensives, weather, pay, King's visit, casualties, gas warfare and mention his brother Robert (Bob).

Details

Accession Number
PR91/078
Maker
Wilson
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Diary
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1916-1917
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 91/0365
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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