The Essex Idyll
poetry (copy), poetry
Accession Number

NAM.2005-09-1-1

Description

Poetry: The Essex Idyll. Typescript copy of a poem written by a soldier called Owen from 584 Bty, Royal Artillery, October 1944. Written at a gunsite in Rochford where Mr Evans was later stationed with the 617 HAA Bty, Royal Artillery. Poem is a jocular and affectionate look at the Auxiliary Territorial Service ladies who the author was working at the time. Associated with World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945).

Campaigns

World War Two, Home Front (1939-1945)

Associated collection