Smith, Neil Alan (Private, b.1912 - d.1978) Accession Number: PR01888

Description

Diary written by VX19803 Private Neil A Smith of 2/8 Battalion, covering service in the Greek campaign during 1941, subsequent capture and early experiences as a German prisoner of war in Yugoslavia and Austria. Also, a typed transcript of diary, with additional biographical information.

Details

Accession Number
PR01888
Maker
Private Neil Alan Smith
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Typescript
Measurement
wallet: x 1 cm
Date Made
4 December 1941
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.
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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