Papers. 1915-1918.

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Papers. 1915-1918.

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Diary, letters, notes, and press clippings concerning Smith. The diary, 5 May 1915-21 July 1916, describes his experiences at sea on board the Euripides; in Egypt; on the voyage to Gallipoli on the Southland on 2 Sept. 1915 during which it was torpedoed; and at Gallipoli and the Western Front. He was at Gallipoli from 6 Sept. until 18 Dec. Also, letters to his family, 31 July and 5 Aug. 1916; notes by his sister Bessie about his subsequent history; an extract from a letter, 25 Sept. 1918, regarding his DSO investiture; and press clippings concerning him.

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Smith, P. J. (Phillip James), 1897-1921.

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A blacksmith from Middle Brighton, Vic., Smith enlisted on 16 February 1915 and served as a Private in the 23rd Battalion. He was promoted to 2nd Lieutenant on 11 May 1918, awarded the Distinguished Service Order, and was repatriated to Australia on 8 April 1919. From the description of Correspondence [manuscript]. 1915-1918. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223012711 A blacksmith from Middle Brighton, Vic., Smith enlisted on 16 Feb. 1915 as a private in the 23rd B...

Euripides (Troopship)

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Southland (Troopship)

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Australia. Army. Battalion, 23rd

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