Diary of Alexander Davidson, Royal Engineers
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| Author | Davidson, Alexander |
|---|---|
| Title | Diary of Alexander Davidson, Royal Engineers |
| Notes | In addition to long and detailed entries by Sapper Davidson, the diary contains entries in 3 other hands giving French names and addresses. Also scanned were drawings, a letter in French and German currency which were tucked into the pages. Editor's Comment: Multiple page entries from 15th November 1915 to 21st June 1916, with some pen sketches. Places mentioned in the headings of sections: Querrieux, 4th January 1916 Domart, 16th January - 22nd February 1916 Doullens, 22nd -25th February 1916 Marieux, 25th February - 4th March 1916 Aubigny (en Artois), 4th - 10th March 1916 Mont St. Eloi Station, 10th - 21st March; 22nd April - 15th June; 17th - 21st June 1916 Maroeuil, 20th March - 22nd April; 15th - 17th June 1916 Sapper 64771 Alexander Davidson, 'A.L.' Cable Section, Royal Engineers, attached 17th Corps. Sapper Davidson later transferred to the Royal Air Force (service no. 134934). |
| Item Date | November 1915 - June 1916 |
| Creation place | France |
| File type | Other |
| Item source | Notebook |
| Item medium | Paper |
| Content | Diary |
| Cataloguer | Richard Marshall |
| Copyright | The Great War Archive, University of Oxford / Primary Contributor |
| Digital repository | The Great War Archive, University of Oxford |
| Contributor Name | Elspeth Harrison |
| Contributed on the behalf of | Mrs Jean Buchanan |
| Reference URL | http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/gwa/item/9227 |
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| Author | Davidson, Alexander |
|---|---|
| Title | Diary of Alexander Davidson, Royal Engineers (3) |
| Notes | In addition to long and detailed entries by Sapper Davidson, the diary contains entries in 3 other hands giving French names and addresses. Also scanned were drawings, a letter in French and German currency which were tucked into the pages. Editor's Comment: Multiple page entries from 15th November 1915 to 21st June 1916, with some pen sketches. Places mentioned in the headings of sections: Querrieux, 4th January 1916 Domart, 16th January - 22nd February 1916 Doullens, 22nd -25th February 1916 Marieux, 25th February - 4th March 1916 Aubigny (en Artois), 4th - 10th March 1916 Mont St. Eloi Station, 10th - 21st March; 22nd April - 15th June; 17th - 21st June 1916 Maroeuil, 20th March - 22nd April; 15th - 17th June 1916 Sapper 64771 Alexander Davidson, 'A.L.' Cable Section, Royal Engineers, attached 17th Corps. Sapper Davidson later transferred to the Royal Air Force (service no. 134934). |
| Item Date | November 1915 - June 1916 |
| Creation place | France |
| File type | Other |
| Item source | Notebook |
| Item medium | Paper |
| Content | Diary |
| Page | 3 of 3 |
| Cataloguer | Richard Marshall |
| Filename | GWA_3810_Diary_3.zip |
| Copyright | The Great War Archive, University of Oxford / Primary Contributor |
| Digital repository | The Great War Archive, University of Oxford |
| Contributor Name | Elspeth Harrison |
| Contributed on the behalf of | Mrs Jean Buchanan |
| Reference URL | http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/gwa/document/9227/4684 |
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| Author | Davidson, Alexander |
|---|---|
| Title | Diary of Alexander Davidson, Royal Engineers |
| Notes | In addition to long and detailed entries by Sapper Davidson, the diary contains entries in 3 other hands giving French names and addresses. Also scanned were drawings, a letter in French and German currency which were tucked into the pages. Editor's Comment: Multiple page entries from 15th November 1915 to 21st June 1916, with some pen sketches. Places mentioned in the headings of sections: Querrieux, 4th January 1916 Domart, 16th January - 22nd February 1916 Doullens, 22nd -25th February 1916 Marieux, 25th February - 4th March 1916 Aubigny (en Artois), 4th - 10th March 1916 Mont St. Eloi Station, 10th - 21st March; 22nd April - 15th June; 17th - 21st June 1916 Maroeuil, 20th March - 22nd April; 15th - 17th June 1916 Sapper 64771 Alexander Davidson, 'A.L.' Cable Section, Royal Engineers, attached 17th Corps. Sapper Davidson later transferred to the Royal Air Force (service no. 134934). |
| Item Date | November 1915 - June 1916 |
| Creation place | France |
| File type | Other |
| Item source | Notebook |
| Item medium | Paper |
| Content | Diary |
| Cataloguer | Richard Marshall |
| Copyright | The Great War Archive, University of Oxford / Primary Contributor |
| Digital repository | The Great War Archive, University of Oxford |
| Contributor Name | Elspeth Harrison |
| Contributed on the behalf of | Mrs Jean Buchanan |
| Reference URL | http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/ww1lit/gwa/document/9227 |
