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An historic World War I period diary (in a Notebook) kept by…
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Auckland
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18-Nov-2008
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An historic World War I period diary (in a Notebook) kept by 58079 Pte John Joseph O'Connell, who was a window dresser from Ponsonby, who embarked with the 31st Reinforcements (Auckland Infantry) on 16 November 1917, the diary covers his service with the 15th Coy, 1st Bn NZEF documenting the march of New Zealand troops from France through Belgium and to Germany, the diary commences 26 November 1918 at Fontain and concludes 21 December 1918 in Germany. He makes reference to his bleeding feet and the general hardship of the march '18 December 1918 'Up at 4.15 and Had 1/2 Slice a Bacon with a Raw Turnip. Then Started Off on the March Again in the Mud and the Hail'. '
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Printed & Written Material: Historical Documents