First World War Notebook of William Joseph Paxton
- Reference No:
- C DIDY/1
- Dates:
- 16 Oct 1915-9 Mar 1916
- Description:
Army Number 17719, 3 Section, D Subsection, 25th Company, A.S.C., Mediteranean Exp. force.
Quatermaster's notes, followed by diary entries covering the period 16 Oct 1915-9 Mar 1916. Diary entries record a journey made by ship from Bristol, through the Bay of Biscay to Alexandria, Egypt, a period spent stationed in Egypt, and return journey through the Bay of Biscay to Bristol. Entries record meals taken, work undertaken, bathing in the sea, buying present for 'Annie' and receiving letters from the same, weather conditions.
- Format:
- Archive Item
- Extent:
- 1 item
- Access Conditions:
- Access will be granted to any accredited reader
- Repository:
- Hull City Archives
- Collection:
- Records of the Daubney Family