Edmondson, John Hurst 'Jack' (Corporal, b.1914 - d.1941) Accession Number: PR90/101

Description

Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX15705 Corporal John Hurst "Jack" Edmondson, 2/17 Australian Infantry Battalion, Australia, 28 June 1940.

Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection contains one letter from Corporal Jack Edmondson to his mother's cousin Althea from Ingleburn Army Camp. In his letter, Jack gives a brief description of guard duty and the large number of men in training at Ingleburn. He also mentions that [NX30001 John Henry] Jack Ledwidge has joined the Australian Army, the possibility of meeting Althea in town for an outing, and that he expects to embark soon for overseas service.

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Accession Number
PR90/101
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM371 90/0735
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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