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#19951 - The Curious Case of a Soldier's Return

Resource ID
Location
19951
Journals No.53, Mar 2004
Title/subtitle
The Curious Case of a Soldier's Return
Author/Creator
Hart, Steve
Format
Journal article
Identifier
World War 1; First World War; Royal Military College - Duntroon; Sir William Throsby Bridges
Publisher
Canberra & District Historical Society
Physical description
4p; illus.
Summary
Major-General Sir William Throsby Bridges is the only known soldier killed in action overseas whose body was returned to Australia for burial. The article attempts to uncover the reasons why this was done.
Availability
Not for loan. Copies may be purchased.