Manuscript letter dated 25 Mar 1915.
Written by Lt William Collis Spackman, Indian Medical Service, 48th Pioneers at Basra, Mesopotamia to his sister.
Describes recent developments and the arrival of units in the country, as well as the local Arabs and his work as a medical officer.
Collection of letters and journals of William Collis Spackman, Indian Medical Service, attached to the 48th Pioneers, mostly relating to the Mesopotamia Campaign, 1914-1916.
Includes information concerning the Siege of Kut and his experiences following his capture at Kut-al-Amara as a Prisoner of War, April 1915-1918.
Associated with World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918).