| Place | Europe: Ukraine, Crimea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00757 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 item (1cm) |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
McCall, Alex |
| Date made | 1856 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 96/0726 |
| Conflict |
British Army Era, 1788-1870 |
McCall, Alex (Bombardier)
Description
Letter written by Alex McCall from Landguard Fort in England on 31st July 1856, to his brother in Australia. Having recently returned from fighting at the Crimean Peninsula, McCall describes the living conditions and firing a gun.