L. W. Sutherland papers, 24 September 1914-1919

fonds

24 September 1914-1919

422470

Microfilm : CY 4905, frames 256-690

(2") box
0.05 metres of textual material (1 box) - manuscript

Leslie William Sutherland, a carpenter of Murrumbeena, Victoria enlisted with 1st Signal Troop (1st Light Horse Brigade) aged 21, 19 Aug. 1914 and embarked from Melbourne on board Transport A10 Karroo, 20 Oct. 1914. He served in Egypt and the Dardanelles, 1914-1916. He then served as a pilot with the 1st Squadron of the Australian Flying Corps in Palestine, later compiling an official history of this squadron and in 1935 publishing a book on it. He was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1917 and the Military Cross, 1918. He was appointed Flying Officer (Pilot) in Egypt, Jan. 1919 and returned to Australia on HT Port Sydney, Mar. 1919

ITEM 01
Leslie William Sutherland diary, 24 September 1914 - 23 September 1915

ITEM 02
Leslie William Sutherland, 1 January-13 December 1916

ITEM 03
Leslie William Sutherland Order book, 1915

ITEM 04
Leslie William Sutherland's account of operations of the 1st Squadron, A.F.C., 40th wing, R.F.C., 1917-1919

State Library of New South Wales collection of World War I diaries