Key Information
Reference code
HAMILTON, ISM 8/2/31
Title
Text of evidence given by Major General Frederick Hammersley to the Dardanelles Commission, Jan 1917, chiefly relating to Suvla Bay, Aug 1915
Date(s)
- 1917 Jan 16 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
41pp, 3 copies
Scope and content
Typed copy of evidence of Maj Gen Frederick Hammersley, former General Officer Commanding 11 (Northern) Div, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, given to the Dardanelles Commission in reply to questions 10218-10499, mainly relating to operations of his division at Suvla Bay, 6-23 Aug 1915; his supersession of Brig Gen William Henry Sitwell as General Officer Commanding 34 Bde for failures associated with the attack on Yilghin Burnu (Chocolate Hill), Suvla on 7 Aug 1915. Three identical copies. 41pp