Tevelein, George James (Private, b.? - d.1945) Accession Number: MSS1457

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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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Accession Number
MSS1457
Maker
George James Tevelein
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Manuscript
Measurement
Archived measurement
Whole/Part
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Item Count
1
Access
Open
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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