Diary. 1915 Aug. 20-1917 Feb. 21.

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Diary. 1915 Aug. 20-1917 Feb. 21.

Diary of John McGrath, 20 August, 1915-21 February, 1917, describing his experiences at Gallipoli and in Egypt, including his voyage from Melbourne aboard the Kalyan. The Gallipoli entries 23 September, 1915-12 December, 1915, contain accounts of fighting from the trenches, work at observation posts, food and weather, including his delight at seeing snow for the first time; and his hospitalization with malaria and evacuation to Egypt. Accounts of service in Egypt including patrol duty and daily life follow; includes biographical notes and photocopies of his army certificates of character and discharge.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7033928

Libraries Australia

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Australia. Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1918)

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Kalyan (Ship)

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McGrath, John (Jack)

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Original unit was the Australian Imperial Force, 4th Light Horse, where he served as a trooper. From the description of Diary. 1915 Aug. 20-1917 Feb. 21. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 222537355 ...

Great Britain. Army. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps

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