Thompson, Richard (Private, b.1893 - d.1915) Accession Number: PR85/273

Description

Collection relating to First World War service of 1191 Private Richard Thompson, 2 Australian Infantry Battalion, Gallipoli, 1915.

Poem composed by Private Thompson while serving with 2 Battalion on Gallipoli. It appears the poem was written down by his friend "Bob." Thompson was killed in action in June 1915.

Details

Accession Number
PR85/273
Maker
Private Richard Thompson
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Poem
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM315 419/097/017
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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