Letter from Ross Smith in Egypt camp during World War I to his mother, New Years Day

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SLSA catalogueCatalogue recordSLSA referencePRG 18/17/6

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CreatorSmith, Ross Macpherson, Sir, 1892-1922Title Letter from Ross Smith in Egypt camp during World War I to his mother, New Years DayDate1917 January 1DescriptionA letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I; written on New Years night. Describes some of the actions of the Light Horse at Beersheba and Maghdaba, and the future capture of Jericho.

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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, AustralianAirmen -- South Australia -- Correspondence

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Letter from Ross Smith in Egypt camp during World War I to his mother, New Years Day