Holy Bible - Walter Thomas

DESCRIPTION

TitleHoly Bible - Walter Thomas Object TypeBookDatec.1940DescriptionHoly Bible.

Black hardcover Bible with gold clasp fastener.

Inside - loose booklet 'Campbelltown Circuit Nov 1944 - Jan 1945. Circuit Minister W.J. Thomas'Provenance and SignifcanceThis book belonged to Walter Thomas, son of William and Jane Thomas (nee Pearson).

Water 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.DonorFoulger, Carol

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialPaper, card and metal.Dimensions28cm x 19cm x 5cm

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CollectionObjectsThomas, William and Jane CollectionThomas, Walter JohnFamilyThomasLocalityCalderwoodMarshall Mount

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Holy Bible - Walter Thomas