Arthur James Hobbs was the grandfather of the contributor. He was killed on the 9th or 10th of June 1917, during the final five minutes of the Battle of Monchy-Le-Preux, by the last shell fired. At the time he had been talking to another soldier, who survived. || Five letters, two Christmas cards, one photocopy of a letter, two photographs and a further collection of 4 photographs || || Arthur James Hobbs || Photograph || Photograph of Arthur James Hobbs

Death memorial plaque, with inscription He died for freedom and honour.

The record of service and death of private J. Keany (spelt Kenny on headstone, by mistake). Patrick Morgan 3rd Australians. Died 7|8|15. Birth certificates showing incorrect computer records.