Dutton, John Hansborough (Gunner, b.1906 - d.1989) Accession Number: PR00006

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Letters written to his wife while on active service in North Africa and the Middle East, and later in Australia. Discusses routine army life with occassional comments on enemy engagements and the general progress of the war. Letters are indicative of the close relationship between husband and wife which is strengthened by his absence overseas.

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Accession Number
PR00006
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1940-1946
Place Made
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 92/0011
Copyright
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