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Report written in the field at Fromelles, 1916 July 21

 Item — box-folder: YMS MS 15488 BOX 5/1

Scope and contents

Written by W. E. Cass, Lt. Col., Commanding 54th Battalion. It describes activity on the front line by the 53rd and 54th Battalions and refers to the attack at Fromelles which took place on 19-20 July 1916.

Dates

  • 1916 July 21

Additional description

General note

Parts of the sheets are torn or missing. There are two copies of page 2, one of which is in good condition.

Physical storage information

  • box-folder: YMS MS 15488 BOX 5/1 (Text)

Repository details

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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