Hardy, Benjamin Gower GC, (Private, b.1898 - d.1944) Accession Number: PR91/122

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Letters, telegram and condolence cards sent at the time of Private Hardy's death during the Japanese Cowra Outbreak in August 1944. Correspondence connected with award of George Cross and subsequent commemorative activities Willoughby Memorial Trust Garden, Municipality of Cowra Memorial Cairn, 22 Garrison Battalion reunion and the donation of Hardy's medals to the Memorial.

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Accession Number
PR91/122
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1911-1985
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 91/0499
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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