D.A. Simmons papers

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 Liddle Collection MES 096
  • Dates of Creation
    • ca. 1916-1919
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file; manuscript and printed material (photocopy)

Scope and Content

Photocopied recollections 'Story of My Experiences in the Early Stages of the Campaign in Mesopotamia', April 1919 (nd); Photocopied book 'The Sufferings of the Kut Garrison during their March into Turkey as Prisoners of War, 1916-1917 (nd).

Administrative / Biographical History

D.A. Simmons was a 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Battalion, Dorset Regiment, serving in Mesopotamia. He was held POW (Prisoner of War) after the Siege of Kut-el-Amara.

Access Information

Access is unrestricted.

Acquisition Information

The photocopies were made available to the Collection by Dorset Military Museum on representation by the son of D.A. Simmons.

Note

In English.

Other Finding Aids

Alternative Form Available

Microfilmed.

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