Doig, Keith McKeddie MC (Major; Doctor, b.1891 - d.1949) Accession Number: PR00317

Description

Collection relating to Major Keith McKeddie Doig, 60th Battalion (AAMC). Diary and extensive collection of letters to his fiancée, commenting on the war in general, and in particular conditions in trenches, plight of the wounded, artillery bombardments, his admiration for stretcher bearers, differences between British and Australians, conscription, mail, numerous attacks and counter-attacks, armistice, and the stoic attitude of Australians. Also included are service papers and a handwritten dinner invitation sent to Doig in 1917 by 60th Battalion's Adjutant.

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Accession Number
PR00317
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1916-1918
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 93/0650
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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