| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR89/066 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 ITEM |
| Object type | Book |
| Maker |
Facy, Hedley Hastings |
| Date made | 1900 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 89/1076 |
| Conflict |
South Africa, 1899-1902 (Boer War) |
Facy, Hedley Hastings (Trooper, 1st Tasmanian Contingent)
Description
Collection relating to the South African War service of Trooper Hedley Hastings Facy, 1 Tasmanian Contingent, South Africa, 1900.
Custom box 1 of 1 - consists of one Dutch Bible with red leather embossed cover. Inscription inside front cover reads:
Trooper H.H. Facy N080.
Tasmanian Bushmen's Corps
2nd Regiment
1st Australian Brigade
Rhodesian Field Force
This book was 'commandeered' by the above, out of a school house at Tweefontein, Transvaal, South Africa, whilst on a 'commandeering' expedition under Major Kelly, QMI [Queensland Mounted Infantry], Commandeering Officer, on Tuesday September 25th 1900.