Rich, Douglas St George (Lieutenant, b.1871 - d.1904) Accession Number: PR01964

Description

Letters (typescripts and copies of originals) written to his family by Lieutenant Douglas St George Rich whilst serving with the 6th Queensland Imperial Bushmen in South Africa, covering the period 25 April 1901 to 29 August 1902. Subjects include voyage to South Africa (SS Victorian), 'drives' against the Boers in the eastern Transvaal, hospitalisation with measles and later, delays in his return to Australia. Letter dated 22 October 1901 details the circumstances for which Lt Rich was later 'Mentioned in Despatches'.

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Accession Number
PR01964
Maker
Lieutenant Douglas St George Rich
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
April 1901-August 1902
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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