Martin, James Charles (Private, b.1901 - d.1915) Accession Number: PR85/382

Description

Letter dated 26 August 1915 written by Pte James Martin from Heliopolis, Egypt, to his parents in Australia. Private Martin is believed to be the youngest known Australian soldier to die during the First World War. Bereavement card sent to Martin's parents by Mr & Mrs Gibbons after Pte Martin's death.

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Accession Number
PR85/382
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
2
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM315 749/044/038
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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