| Places | |
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| Accession Number | MSS0810 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 item |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Monteith, Hugh Owen |
| Date made | 1900-1918 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Monteith, Hugh Owen, Gunner, b: 1898
Description
Monteith's "Observations of No 5886" (his regimental number) an autobiographical account of his family history, growing up in Victoria, military training as a cadet, enlistment in AIF, training in Egypt, fighting in Gallipoli, France, Western Front, Somme, Pozieres, Bullecourt and Ypres. He mentions his attitude to war and peace, casualties, discipline and touring while on leave.