Waller, Mervyn Napier (Bombardier, 111th Howitzer Bty AIF b.1893 - d.1972) Accession Number: PR87/007

Description

Collection relating to the service of Bombardier Mervyn Napier Waller. Original diary with regular daily entries, some pages missing, includes watercolour, pen and ink and annotated pencil sketches. Waller complains of never ending mud and cold. His handwriting changes noticeably after the loss of his right arm due to severe wounds gained at Bullecourt. Also included is a Foreword (to the diary) written by The Chaplain; and a letter to Waller from Alfred Harris, dated 13 September 1917 from France.

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Accession Number
PR87/007
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1916-1917
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 895/004/122
Copyright
AWM copyright

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