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Summary
Handwritten diary of Major Alan Joseph Love of the 10th Light Horse Regiment. Diary entries from 15 July 1915 to 18 August 1915. Includes descriptions of battle, lists of officers and soldiers sick, wounded, and killed, and a sketch of Old No. 3 outpost.
Warnings and disclaimer
Flip-top notebook diary (17.5 cms x 11 cms) with canvas cover, leather strap, and buckle. "World War 1, Major A.J. Love, Perth 12/1/1915" written on cover. On back cover handwritte inscriptions in pen state: Fremantle 7.2.15, Mer... ...3.15, Heliopollis 15.5.15, Alexandria 16.5.15, Anzac Cove 19.5.15, Quins n Popes 22.5.15, Walkers' Ridge 12.6.15, Russel Top 31.7.15, Russell Top Assault 1-7.8.15".
Subjects
- Online manuscript.
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Battlefields -- Turkey -- Gallipoli Peninsula -- Personal narratives.
- Soldiers' writings, Australian.
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