letter, letter
Accession Number

NAM.2008-11-39-27

Description

Letter circulated on behalf of A T Sharp to various newspapers and press outlets, asking for co-operation in publicising the Anzac Day Pilgrimage 1920, to encourage the public to lay tributes on Anzac graves in the UK. Associated with ANZAC Day. From a collection of 82 letters, cuttings and maps related to the service and death of Pte Leslie ‘Jack’ Bassett, serving with the 32nd Bn Australian Infantry Force in France during World War One (1914-1918). Bassett was born in London and emigrated to Australia, where he enlisted, and was batman to Brig Gen C S Davies, Bassett died in Harefield Hospital on 10 Jan 1919 of a weak heart.

Events

ANZAC Day (Ceremonial Events)