The Poetical Works and Letters of Robert Burnss - Walter John Thomas

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TitleThe Poetical Works and Letters of Robert Burns - Walter John Thomas Object TypeBookDate1925DescriptionThe Poetical Works and letters of Robert Burns book.

Notation written in ink 'Used by W.J. Thomas Senior Evangelist C.M.M. 139 Castlereagh Street Sydney 24/4/1925'.Makers MarkRobert FordProvenance and SignifcanceWalter Thomas volunteered for service with the First Light Horse Regiment, and served in Egypt and Gallipoli, where he was wounded and invalided home in 1916. He reenlisted six weeks later and embarked with the 22nd Reinforcements of the 13th Battalion.

He took part in the Battle of Bullecourt and during the fighting, was one of 900 men taken prisoner. His health deteriorated in the prison camp and he was eventually transferred to Switzerland during an exchange of prisoners.DonorThomas, Yvonne

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MaterialPaper and ink.

Hardcover.Dimensions19cm x 14cm x 4cm

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CollectionObjectsThomas, William and Jane CollectionThomas, Walter JohnFamilyThomasLocalityCalderwoodMarshall Mount

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