Description
Collection relating to the First World War service of 2403 Private George James Tevelein, 38 Battalion. Collection consists of the original and a photocopied typed account, written by Tevelein, of the sinking of the hospital transport SS Warilda in August 1918. The SS Warilda sunk after being hit by a torpedo while transporting wounded soldiers from Le Harve to Southampton. The account provides an insight into the reactions of those on board.
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Maker
George James Tevelein
Classification
Manuscript
Measurement
Archived measurement
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM371 93/0132
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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