| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 1DRL/0254 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Earp, George Howard |
| Place made | Egypt |
| Date made | 1915 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/030/008 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Earp, George Howard (Lieutenant, b.1891 - d.1950)
Description
Collection relating to service of Lieutenant George Howard Earp, 5 Battalion. Collection includes a copy of a statement provided by Earp to the Red Cross Wounded and Missing Information Bureau, Alexandria, regarding the deaths in action of 580 Private Harry Hodgman and 610 Private Reginald Clive Brownell on 25 April 1915 at Anzac. Also included is a copy of a covering letter to Private Hodgman's father by Vera Deakin. The original Hodgman letters are held as 1DRL/0238.
History / Summary
Biographical note: Lieutenant, 5 Bn later 1st Pnr Bn. Landed at Gallipoli 25 April 1915. Prior to enlistment Earp was an architectural draftsman. Regimental number was 594. Earp enlisted with the Melbourne Public School's Company of 5 Battalion; was engaged in the landing at Gallipoli, and received his commission for his work in drawing maps for 1 Pioneer Battalion.