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Letter from Commonwealth Military Forces regarding death of M.R. Morrissey

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Captain J. Bilton

1916

Subcollections

Morrissey family documents

Overview

letter typed in purple ink on official Commonwealth Military Forces paper

Historical information

Michael Roy Morrissey was the son of Michael James and Mary Jane (nee Williams). He was born at Northampton in 1895. He was enlisted as no.4372 Signaller of the 48th (late 16th) Battalion and died of wounds on 13/08/1916.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-72-GMOB3448

Item type

Administrative Records

Themes

Defence > Army

Material

Paper

Width

210 mm

Height or length

335 mm

Depth

1 mm

Inscriptions and markings

D.H. W7/4/546 Commonwealth Military Forces 5th Military District, District Head-Quarters, Perth. 20th September, 1916.
Mrs M.J. Morrissey, Francis-street, Geraldton
Dear Madam,
It is with deep regret that I have to confirm my message informing you of the death of your son, No.4372 Signaller M.R. Morrissey 48th (late 16th) Battalion, who died of wounds on 13th August, 1916...

Contextual information

This letter is representative of the many thousands that were sent out to grieving parents during WWI.

Keywords

1st World War

Place made

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Year

1916

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Comparative significance criteria

Object’s condition or completeness