| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR88/121 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: 5 cm; Wallet/s: 4; Oversize: 1 |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Purcell, Frederick George |
| Date made | 1900-1918 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/110/021 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required., Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Purcell, Frederick George (1. Major, 4th Vict (Imperial) Contingent. 2. Major, Remount Depot, 3md AMF)
Description
ORIGINAL DIARY AND COPIES OF LETTERS DETAILING HIS SERVICE IN SOUTH AFRICA 1901-02 UNDER LORD KITCHENER, LORD METHUEN AND LATER WITH THE SCOTTISH HORSE. INCLUDES LETTER/SOUVENIR FROM MAFEKING. ALSO CONTAINS RHODESIAN FIELD FORCE ORDERS, COPIES OF THE "YEA CHRONICLE" CONCERNING HIS MILITARY ACTIVITIES AND LATER ITEMS RELATED TO HIS SERVICE WITH THE REMOUNT DEPOT AT MARIBRYNONG