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Accession Number

NAM.2007-01-5-67

Description

Word processed transcription of a condolence letter dated 22 Feb 1919. Written by Capt R F Atkins. 67th Punjabis, to the mother of 2/Lt Hugh Hamilton Arbuthnott, 67th Punjabis, killed during the Siege of Kut. In the letter he describes Hugh’s courage after being hit. Associated with 2/Lt Hugh Hamilton Arbuthnott, 67th Punjabis written to his family from India and Mesopotamia between 9 Sep 1914 and 28 Nov 1915. He was mortally wounded on 28 Dec 1915 whilst serving with the 67th Punjabis at the Siege of Kut. Associated with the Siege of Kut, World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918) 1915-1916.

Events

Kut, Siege of, 1915-16 (World War One, Mesopotamia 1914-1918)