Summary
Typed copy of an address delivered by the Bishop of Amiens to Australian soldiers on 4 November 1918 in the Church of Long, Somme, in memory of Australian officers, N.G.Os and 'men fallen on the battlefield'.
Description of Content
One of two copies of an address, typed on both sides.
Physical Description
Single page with typewritten text in purple ink on both sides.
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Text: "118/391/ ADDRESS DELIVERED ON 4th NOVEMBER, 1918, BY MONSEIGNEUR/THE BISHOP OF AMIENS IN THE CHURCH OF LONG (SOMME), IN/MEMORY OF AUSTRALIAN OFFICERS, N.G.O's AND MEN FALLEN/ON THE BATTLEFIELD./" 'My General, Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers/and men of the 1st Australian Division'. [extensive text].
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Keywords
Australian Army, Clergy, Meetings, Military Forces, Soldiers, Speeches, World War I, 1914-1918