Letter correspondence from soldier George Conway to Herbert Leon Bailey, 15th February,1944
Item — Box: 1
Identifier: S287900007
Page 1
Scope and Contents
Correspondence letter from George Conway to Herbert Leon Bailey - both Southland soldiers in WWII. George Conway was sent to Canada for advance air training. This letter describes his journey from New Zealand to Canada.
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Dates
- 15th February,1944
Conditions Governing Use
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Biographical / Historical
George Conway was the son of David and Bertha Conway of Bluff, Southland. He was sent to Canada for advanced air training and died at the age of 19, three months after he wrote this letter. George Conway and Herbert Leon Bailey grew up together in Bluff.
Extent
From the Series: 6 photograph(s)
From the Series: 5 document(s)
From the Series: 1 object item(s)
Language of Materials
From the Record Group: English
Existence and Location of Copies
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Physical Description
Letterhead: Canadian YMCA, On active service. Pen on paper.
Dimensions
H 201mm x W 139mm
Repository Details
Part of the Invercargill City Council Archives Repository
Contact:
50 Dee Street
Private Bag 90111
Invercargill Southland 9810 New Zealand
archives@icc.govt.nz
50 Dee Street
Private Bag 90111
Invercargill Southland 9810 New Zealand
archives@icc.govt.nz
