| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00383 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 3 items |
| Object type | Diary, Document |
| Maker |
Edwards, Cecil Francis |
| Date made | 1914-1917 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 94/0113 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Edwards, Cecil Francis MM (Private, b.1895 - d.1948)
Description
Original diary describing training in Cairo and Alexandria, watching the landing at Gallipoli from on board ship, the high number of wounded, the 'great battle' and the number of trenches captured, being on duty all day and firing 1200 rounds of ammunition. Also includes are 2 copies of the recommendation of Private Edwards for a Military Medal for action he saw at York Trench (Somme).