Pitty, Desmond S (Alias Richards, David J) (Private, 9th Bn, AIF d.1916) Accession Number: PR84/128

Description

Four page black and white photcopy of diary manintained by Pitty (who served as Pte David J Richards) from his departure from Brisbane, through passage to Egypt, transfer to France, and camp in the Strazeele area. He was Killed In Action on 20 April 1916, most probably by the bullet which also damaged the diary.

Details

Accession Number
PR84/128
Maker
Desmond S Pitty
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1915-1916
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 749/081/030
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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