Diary No.8 of Rupert Major Downes, 12 November - 29 December 1917 Accession Number: AWM2017.6.206

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Diary relating to the First World War service of Colonel Rupert Major Downes, Head Quarters, Desert Mounted Corps. This diary written between 12 November and 29 December 1917 covers: his work as the Deputy Director of Medical Services of the Desert Mounted Corps, his frustration with the communication with headquarters; the movement to and setting up of a hospital in Khurbet Deiran; the effort he makes in getting supplies for the troops and his observations for the actions during the Battle of Jerusalem.

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Accession Number
AWM2017.6.206
Classification
Digitised Collection
Object Type
Diary
Physical Description
Image/s captured: 55
Date Made
1917
Place Made
Collection number
3DRL/0518
Whole/Part
File
Item Count
1
Credit Line
This item has been digitised under the Australian War Memorial’s digital preservation program.
Copying Provisions
Digital format protected by Copyright. Copyright of content expired.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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