Schwinghammer, Verdi George (Sergeant, b.1889 - d.1965) Accession Number: 2DRL/0234

Description

Collection relating to the First World War service of 2639 Private (later Sergeant) Verdi George Schwinghammer, 42 Australian Infantry Battalion, Australia and France, 1916-1919.

The collection consists of a diary maintained by Schwinghammer during his service, covering from his enlistment in 1916 up until his demobilisation in 1919. Schwinghammer writes of his involvement with the 42nd Battalion's actions on the Somme, at Tincourt and on the Hindenburg Line.

Details

Accession Number
2DRL/0234
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1916-1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Provenance
AWM93 12/11/3608
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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