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Part of Liscombe family fonds
Item is a card with lace detail from Gerald Liscombe to his sister, Ella Liscombe. It was written "somewhere in France". In the card, Gerald writes that he was visited by John McIntyre of Sydney (36th Battery) who used to work at Hall's Bookstore. MG 12.59.2.1
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Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (on the left) and fellow 185th Battalion member Burns MacDonald (on the right) in full uniform during World War 1. The photo was taken in France. 93-33-24007
Gerald Liscombe and soldier
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Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (sitting) and another soldier (standing) in full uniform in a formal portrait during World War 1. 93-39-24013
Gerald Liscombe's Diary
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Part of Liscombe family fonds
Item is Gerald Liscombe's diary, detailing his daily life in Sydney from December 2, 1914 to April 17, 1915. The first several entries center around his preparation to serve overseas during World War 1, and were crossed out by Gerald after he found out that he would not be drafted as soon as he expected. MG 12.59.3.6
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Part of Liscombe family fonds
Item is a letter written from "Bob" to Olive Liscombe on December 14, 1916, from France. In the letter, Bob thanks Olive for her recent gift of a box of candy, and describes life in the trenches and a recent letter from Gerald. MG 12.59.2.12