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The story of Robert Edward Davis and his part in the First World War

documentary heritage
  • Description

    Contains photocopied material. Biography of 23355 Private Robert Edward Davis outlining his part in World War I from 6 February to 16 September 1916. (130 leaves)

  • Other Id

    3113 (Presto content ID)

    MS-2002-59 (Reference Number)

    36554 (DBTextworks system ID)

    2002/59 (Registration number)

  • Department

    Manuscripts

Images and documents

Catalogue

  • Object Type

    manuscript

  • Name/Title
    The story of Robert Edward Davis and his part in the First World War
  • Primary Maker

     Aaron Nelson

  • Date
    1916
  • Physical Description

    1 folder containing 1 spiral-bound typescript volume

  • Level of Current Record
    Single Item
  • Related Object Notes
    Cenotaph database record.
  • Subject Notes
    Private Robert Edward Davis served with 1st Battalion, Auckland Infantry Regiment, 1NZEF, during World War I. He was killed in action on 26 September 1916, at the Somme, France.
  • Credit Line
    Donated by Aaron Nelson (great grandnephew) on 5 March 2002.
  • Last Update
    04 Nov 2022
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