423247
- TitleHorace Gray field message book, November 23-December 13, 1915
- Creator
- Call numberMLMSS 1837
- Level of descriptionfonds
- Date
Nov. 23-Dec. 13, 1915 - Type of material
- Reference code423247
- Issue CopyDigitised : 2014
- Physical Description0.03 metres of textual material (1 folder) - manuscript, printed
- ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY
Regimental Sergeant Major Horace Arthur Leslie Gray, a clerk of Leichhardt, Sydney enlisted for the Boer War in May 1903, aged 18. He listed his occupation as Rotary Machinist (printing) when he re-enlisted in the 19th Battalion, Feb. 1915. He served in Egypt, Gallipoli and France and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry at Pozieres. He was killed by a sniper at Fleurs while he was talking to General Holmes, pointing out the position of the snipers, 10 Nov. 1916 - Scope and ContentMessages received and transmitted at Gallipoli, 23 Nov.-13 Dec. 1915
- Copying ConditionsCopyright status:: In copyright
Research & study copies allowed: Author has been deceased for more than 50 years
Copyright holder:: State Library of New South Wales
Rights and Restrictions Information:: No publication without prior written approval of copyright holder
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales - Finding AidsRead the transcription here: acms.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2009/D01522/a2466.htm
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State Library of New South Wales collection of World War I papers
Microfilm copy available at: CY 4378
Digital order no:Album ID : 850339 - Conservation note
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