Klingner, Frederick William (Private, d.1974)
Abstract
Collection relating to the First World War service of 2892 Private Frederick William Klingner, 4th Pioneer Battalion. Collection consists of a letter to his parents from Altdamm POW camp, describing the conditions as good. Diary gives a vivid description of his capture at Dernancourt in April 1918, and subsequent treatment as a POW at several camps. Discusses lack of food, work, general ill treatment, the November revolution by the German Baltic fleet, and his eventual return to Britain.
| Subject | |
| Category | |
| Author |
Frederick William Klingner |
| Keywords |
German Australian |
| Current holder | |
| Series number |
PR91/099 |
| Access rights |
Open access |
| Rights |
Copying permitted subject to physical condition |
| Country of origin | |
| Language | |
| Period of reference |
1914 to 1918 |
| Physical format |
Correspondence Diaries |
| Date accessed |
2022-01-27 |
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