Lipson, Erick Vernon (SX6913 : Private : d.1942) Accession Number: PR01395

Description

Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX6913 Private Eric Vernon Lipson, 2/48th Battalion, Second AIF, Egypt, 1940-1942.

Wallet 1 of 2 - consists of two folders. Folder 1 contains 10 letters written by Pte Lipson to various family members, dated between December 1940 and August 1941. Folder also includes nine empty envelopes three photographs and three newspaper clippings. Folder 2 contains 8 letters dated between July 1941 and July 1942.

Wallet 2 of 2 - consists of two folders. Folder 1 contains various fragments of letters, undated. Folder 2 contains one Christmas and New Year greeting card issued by 2/48 Battalion, AIF, 1942, signed by Erick and sent to his mother.

Contextual Description

Pte Lipson enlisted on 29 June 1940. He was killed in action in Egypt, on 26 October 1942.

Details

Accession Number
PR01395
Maker
Private Erick Vernon Lipson
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Extent: 2 cm
Wallet/s: 2
Date Made
1941-1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
35
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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