Wilson, James Wilks (Private, b.1891 - d.?) Accession Number: PR82/011

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Collection of personal memorabilia relating to the First World War service of 999 Private James Wilks Wilson, 9th Light Horse Regiment, AIF. The collection consists of an Honourable Discharge Certificate, dated 5th December 1918; and two Christmas cards, for 1915, with annotations. The card with the image of General Birdwood under the heading 'Gallipoli' has a small note on the back requesting 'Bet' to keep the card as only a few were issued. Both cards were printed specifically for the troops.

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Accession Number
PR82/011
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1915-1919
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
3
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
AWM315 749/117/019
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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