Mychael, Archibald John (Driver, b. ? - d.1915)

Place Middle East: Ottoman Empire, Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli
Accession Number 3DRL/6051
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 2 ITEMS
Object type Letter, Newspaper cutting
Maker Mychael, Archibald John
Date made 1915
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/082/021
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

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Description

Collection relating to the First World War service of 146 Driver Archibald John Mychael, 1 Australian Light Horse Regiment, Gallipoli, 1915.

Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection contains one letter from Driver Archibald John Mychael to his family in which he describes the conditions at Gallipoli, Turkey. Collection also contains a newspaper clipping including a photograph of Mychael that was published after his death.

History / Summary

Driver Mychael was sent with 50 other men from the 1st Australian Light Horse to support the 2nd Australian Light horse at Pope's Post. Archibald John Mychael was killed in action at Pope's Post Gallipoli on 21 August 1915.