Leicester workman with the Northamptons.
press cutting (photocopy), press cutting
Accession Number
NAM.1986-02-77-6
Description
Leicester workman with the Northamptons. Duplicate photocopy of press cutting, 1899 (c)-1902 (c). Concerns Pte Walter Gaskin Smith. From a letter to his workmates from Modder River, 19 Dec 1899, describing action since 14 Nov 1899. One of nine reports from Leicester newspapers of the activities of local men in the Boer War, including descriptions of the Battle of Colenso. Associated with the Battle of Colenso, Boer War (1899-1902).
Campaigns
Boer War (1899-1902)
People
Associated collection
