Wheat, John Harrison (Able Seaman, b.? - d.1953)

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Accession Number PRMF0026
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 MICROFICHE
Object type Copy, Photograph
Maker Wheat, John Harrison
Date made 1913-1919
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/114/004
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Wheat's account of construction of submarine AE2, subsequent history and sinking. Experiences as a Turkish prisoner of war, work on Taurus Mountains Railway and two escape attempts. Also includes AC Nichols' account of prison life at Stefano. Original book form of diary is accessioned as 3DRL/2965.