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First World War Letter on the Death of Pte. Edward Charles MOUCHMORE, 6351

Pte. Ernest Frederick REHM
1919
Overview

Short typed letter regarding the death of Edward Charles MOUCHEMORE. The paper is worn around the edges and shows some foxing. There is nothing on the back.

Historical information

Part of an extensive collection of postcards and other memorabilia received by Vera VERGE. The collection was kept by Vera throughout her life and donated to the Princess Royal Fortress by a family member in 2019.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-12-2019.16.103
Item type
Letters
Themes
War and Conflict > World War 1
Material
Ink
Paper
Width
210 mm
Height or length
163 mm
Weight
1 g
Inscriptions and markings

“Australians 28. / 12th February, 1919 / Mouchemore, E.C. 6351 / Killed 3rd Oct. 1918. Det D/B / I knew Mouchemore of the 28th Battalion, but I don’t know his / number. This Mouchemore was well made and fairly tall, clean shaven. / I saw him hit at Bellicourt, by a shell, and I believe he was killed / outright. We were attacking at the time so – couldn’t stay / Inf. Pte. E.F. Rehm. No 4286 / A.I.F. 28 B VI / Australian Demob. Camp”.

Place made
France
Year
1919
Primary significance criteria
Historic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Well provenanced
Google Maps search term / URL
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gWHZtRH1mm24SAjK8
Geotag
-35.030449, 117.912878
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Last modified
Tuesday, 21 July, 2026
Completeness
100
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Letter about the Death of Pte. Edward Charles MOUCHMORE, 6351
Letter about the Death of Pte. Edward Charles MOUCHMORE, 6351

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