Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his father, Palestine

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SLSA catalogueCatalogue recordSLSA referencePRG 18/17/47

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CreatorSmith, Ross Macpherson, Sir, 1892-1922Title Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his father, PalestineDate1918 September 24DescriptionLetter from Ross to his father, Andrew Smith, while on active service during World War I. Written in Palestine. Speaks of sensational victories, the capture of most of the Turkish army, capturing over 2,000 square miles and over 30,000 prisoners in 3 days along with much equipment, and bombing runs over Jenin.

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TranscriptCorrespondence from Ross to his mother while on active service during World War ICollectionRoss and Keith Smith CollectionSubjectSmith, Ross Macpherson, Sir, 1892-1922Smith, Jessie, 1860-1947World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives, AustralianWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations, AustralianHandley Page (bomber)Airmen -- South Australia -- Correspondence

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