Alexander, David Gibson (Private, b.1890 - d.1915) Accession Number: 1DRL/0020

Description

Collection relating to the First World War service of 1509A Private David Gibson Alexander, 13 Battalion, Egypt and Gallipoli, 1915. Collection consists of typewritten copies of letters written to his mother which describe the voyage over to Egypt, training and guard duty at No 1 Australian Field Hospital, and artillery action at Gallipoli. Typewritten copies made 1927 by Australia House, London at Memorial's request. Bound into file cover. Location of originals unknown. Pte Alexander died on 15 August 1915 from wounds received at Gallipoli.

Contextual Description

Biographical note: 1509A Private David Gibson Alexander, 13 Battalion, AIF. Died at sea on board Hospital Ship Rewa, 15 August 1915, of wounds received at Suvla Bay. Buried at sea. Born at Borris, Co. Carlow, Ireland.

Details

Accession Number
1DRL/0020
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
wallet: 1 cm
Date Made
1915
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
5
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM93 12/11/192
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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