| Place | Europe: Western Front |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2016.30.12 |
| Collection number | 1DRL/0148 |
| Collection type | Digitised Collection |
| Record type | File |
| Item count | 4 |
| Object type | Poem |
| Physical description | 4 Image/s captured |
| Maker |
Breckell, Charles Harold |
| Date made | c.1916 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Verses written by Charles Harold Breckell, c.1916
Description
Verses relating to the First World War service of 2924 Private William Reid, 16th Battalion. These copies, made from originals by Australia House in London in 1928, are of verses compiled by Reid whilst serving during the war. Themes include gun and artillery fire, the destruction of war, and the life of the soldier. This file contains:
Typed copy of verse titled 'Boxing On' by Charles Harold Breckell, [1916];
Typed copy of verse titled 'Stand To' by Charles Harold Breckell, [1916];
Typed copy of verse titled 'Thoughts on a cottage wrecked by gun fire' [by Charles Harold Breckell], [1916];
Typed copy of untitled verse [by Charles Harold Breckell], [1916].