Harry Redgen's experience in Burma 1914-1916
Harry Redgen (No. 2057 C Company) was a Territorial in the 4th Cumberland/Westmorland Border Regiment.
He was based in Carlisle and in September 1914 they sailed from Southampton to Burma. His diary describes daily life for his period in Burma, including 1914 Christmas Day menu, how to lay out your bed and kit (with diagram), scores for shooting and regular sayings from the officer on the parade ground. The diary also contains a description of a local wedding party. He is believed to have survived the war but it is not known what happened to him afterwards. He was the contributor's grandmother's cousin.
Diary describing daily life in Burma.
Harry Redgen
Diary of Harry Redgen
Diary of Harry Redgen, covering the years 1914-1916. The back includes quotations of various acerbic comments made by the Sergeant.
African Wars
Diary
CREATOR
Hilary Hallas
DATE
1914-09-29 - 1916
LANGUAGE
eng
ITEMS
192
INSTITUTION
Europeana 1914-1918
PROGRESS
METADATA
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