Wallet 1 of 1 – Letter and photograph of Robert Leslie Holden, 1915-1916 Accession Number: AWM2020.22.124

Description

Wallet 1 of 1 – Letter and photograph relating to the First World War service of 3827 Private Robert Leslie Holden, 11 Australian Infantry Battalion, 1915-1916.

This collection consists of a photocopy of a letter by Holden describing his embarkation from Western Australian in 1915 aboard the RMS 'Mongolia', training in Egypt, and later active service near Pozieres and Albert until 1916.

Also included is a photograph taken at Perham Downs, England in September 1917. Holden is on the left.

Details

Accession Number
AWM2020.22.124
Classification
Digitised Collection
Object Type
Letter
Physical Description
Image/s captured: 25
Date Made
1915-1916
Place Made
Collection number
PR83/001
Whole/Part
Wallet
Item Count
1
Credit Line
This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government.
Copying Provisions
Digital format and content protected by copyright.
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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