Letter from a North Hull mother on Stan Hayy’s amputation
A wartime letter from a North Hull mother describes her son Private Stan Hayy’s injuries in France, his hospital stay, and the emotional impact on families. The missive mentions other wounded Australians, shared hopes for correspondence, and the hardship of service in wartime hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayy
North Hll
Stan
France
Taye
LN Hospital
Hiluer Ayen
Jno
Norwich
Billy Booths Hope and Far East Voyage Report
Fragmentary memoir notes from a South Parke unit aboard a ship traveling through colonial ports. Mentions Billy Booth, Forbes of Parkes, Jack Murphy of Parkes, and several unnamed officers. Describes distant readings on board and attempts at discipline, with garbled dialogue and personal reflections from crewmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pwe
Koigbahnt
Andy Hom
Forbes Iy Parkes
Walt Runtbuers
Min O'Meay
Konto
Jack Murphy
Parkes
William
Trangia
Australians in France After Air Attacks Describe Night Scene
The letter recalls air raids and artillery fire near the front line. Soldiers mention parachute landings, German aircraft, and daily wartime hardships. Names like Hilton Griffiths, Norman Laneytie, and Al Forbes appear in a vivid, personal account of life under fire and moments of relief at end of day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton Griffiths
Norman Laneytie
Jerry
Ionn
Jerry Tonk
France
Taleot
Mall
Tampa
al Forbes
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