Diary of Gunner F C Astles

• Reference:GB 241 D1/237
• Dates of Creation:1917-1918
• Name of Creator:
  Astles, Gunner F C (1917-1918), Royal Marine Artillery
• Language of Material:English
• Physical Description:
  0.03 Linear Metres

• Scope and Content

  Diary kept by Gunner F C Astles, while stationed at Hoxa Battery, 1917-1918. The volume begins with detailed reminiscences of Gunner Astle's war prior to being stationed in Orkney. The diary concentrates on the weather and wildlife of the island, rather than the progress of the war.

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