Shaw, Garnet Eric (Chaplain, b.1877 - d.?) Accession Number: 1DRL/0648

Description

"Brief retrospect of the 1914-1918 war". Statement covers his experiences as a chaplain in both the RAN and AIF. Shaw mentions his dislike for compulsory church parades; the lack of facilities for chaplains in France and the need for officers/NCOs to be trained in proper attitude to chaplains.

Details

Accession Number
1DRL/0648
Maker
Chaplain Garnet Eric Shaw
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Document
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1922
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 419/001/020
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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