Item 02: William Peterson diary, 1 November 1916-3 May 1917

Records of the European War Collecting Project, established by the Trustees of the Mitchell Library in 1918

Describes signalling activities and desert warfare in Palestine, with biographical sketches of fellow signallers. The entry for 28 Nov. 1916 includes Peterson's reminiscences of the events of 18 Dec. 1915 when he was left alone to send the last message from Destroyer Hill at Gallipoli to warn the navy to pick up the men being evacuated from William's Pier

Item 02: William Peterson diary, 1 November 1916-3 May 1917

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