Key Information
Reference code
HAMILTON, ISM 7/1/20
Title
Account of operations at Gallipoli, Apr 1915, by Captain Robert Whigham
Date(s)
- [1915 Apr 25 - 1915 May 10] (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
10pp
Scope and content
Manuscript extract of letter from Capt Robert Dundas Whigham to Miss Dorothy Meredith, describing his landing with 'D' Company, 1 Bn King's Own Scottish Borderers (KOSB), at Y Beach, Gallipoli, 25 Apr; Turkish counter attacks, 25-26 Apr; breaking of KOSB line, retreat to Y Beach with heavy casualties, and re-embarkation on RN battleship HMS GOLIATH, 26 Apr. With two sketches of KOSB positions. 10pp