Summary
Volume one of the diary of Sergeant Major Gilbert Payne Mulcahy, 6th Australian Infantry Brigade Headquarters. The diary covers the period 8 May 1915 to 19 March 1917. This volume includes details of a submarine attack on the way between Alexandria to Anzac Cove, Gallipoli, on 2 September 1915; and some graphic descriptions of fighting on the Somme from July 1916 - January 1917. It includes a ribbon from the RMS 'Transylvania' in side pocket.
Sergeant Gilbert Payne Mulcahy enlisted on 15 February 1915. He was awarded a meritorious service medal circa 18 October 1916, and returned to Australia on 9 March 1919.
Description of Content
DIARY NO.1 OF SERGEANT MAJOR G.P. MULCAHY, 6TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE HEADQUARTERS. 8-5-1915 TO 19.3.1917. RED LEATHER EMBOSSED IN GOLD.
Physical Description
Red leather notebook embossed in gold. Handwritten pages throughout.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from Victorian Branch, Returned & Services League of Australia Limited (RSL), Mrs I. W. Morgan, Jun 1987
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Author
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Organisation Depicted
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Individuals Identified
MULCAHY, GILBERT PAYNE
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Format
Book
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
14 cm (Length), 9 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Militaria: Australian, Military Memorabilia, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918, Battle of the Somme (Somme Offensive), 1916
