Correspondence from Ross to his mother while on active service during World War I [PRG 18/17] • Manuscript
Postcard from Ross Smith to his mother, from Port Said
Postcard from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service in World War I. Written at sea and posted from Port Said on 3 December 1914.
Field service postcard from Ross Smith to his mother
Standard field service postcard from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service in World War I. Posted from Port Said 4th Australian Infantry Brigade field post office on 25 July 1915.
Letters from Ross Smith to his mother, London General Hospital and Braemar Castle Hospital Ship
Two letters from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during a stay in the 3rd London General Hospital and the Hospital Ship Braemar Castle.
Letter from Ross Smith from Egypt camp during World War I to his mother, and account of the Battle of Romani
A 22 page letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, having spent two years in camp in Egypt during his active service in World War I, with his detailed account of the Battle of Romani of August 1916.
Letter from Ross Smith in Egypt camp during World War I to his mother
A letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service in World War I. Includes brief accounts of various aerial operations taking place.
Letter from Ross Smith in Egypt camp during World War I to his mother, New Years Day
A letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I; written on New Years night. Describes some of the actions of the Light Horse at Beersheba and Maghdaba, and the future capture of Jericho.
Letter from Ross Smith in Egypt camp during World War I to his mother, and Battle of Maghdaba clipping
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I; written 7 January 1917. Includes an Egyptian newspaper clipping on the Battle of Maghdaba.
Letter from Ross Smith in Egypt camp during World War I, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Includes some accounts of the recent fighting.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Short note prior to deployment as an observer at Beersheba.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Short note following deployment as an observer at Beersheba and prior to being deployed as first British airman to observe near Jerusalem and Jericho.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Includes an account of his role as an air observer near Jerusalem and Jericho.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Includes brief accounts of air bombing raids at Beersheeba and observing runs up to Jaffa.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Includes accounts of everyday happenings, moonlit flight observation runs, and holding up a locomotive using his aeroplane.
Letters from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Two letters from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Mentions leave taken in Cairo, Keith's intention to travel to Port Said, and other happenings.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Includes brief accounts of flight missions and a message requesting provisions from captured Australian airmen delivered by air from Turkish airmen.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Includes brief accounts of flight missions, general happenings and preparation to attend flight school. Dated 17 and 18th March 1917.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Includes mention of all day flying and heavy fighting, along with being awarded a Miltary Cross for a 'landing stunt'.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. Includes brief accounts flight missions and upscaling of fighting, including an attack on Gaza, and movement of the Squadron aerodrome to border of Egypt and Syria.
Letter from Ross Smith in World War I camp, Egypt, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, from camp in Egypt during his active service during World War I. With mention of frustration at missing a meeting with brother Keith in Port Said.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I, Syria, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written from a landing ground behind the lines in Syria, with mentions of the camp being bombed and plans for a second attack on Gaza, mid air fights and general happenings.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I, Syria, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I in Syria. Written from a landing ground behind the lines, with accounts of the fighting in the air and on the ground along a 16 mile front. Mention of leaving that night for Cairo.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I, Cairo, to his mother
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written from the Shepheard's Hotel in Cairo during leave before attending the flying school. Mentions receiving a letter from Keith in Malta.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, School of Military Aeronautics in Cairo
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written during a three week technical course at No.3 School of Military Aeronautics, Abbassia, Cairo.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, School of Military Aeronautics in Abbassia
Brief letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written during a three week technical course at No.3 School of Military Aeronautics, Abbassia, Cairo.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, Abbassia, Cairo
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written during a three week technical course at No.3 School of Military Aeronautics, Abbassia, Cairo. Mentions leisure outings and time spent playing cricket at the base.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, Abbassia, Cairo
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written during a three week technical course at No.3 School of Military Aeronautics, Abbassia, Cairo. Mentions leave outings, visiting wounded friends and describes an enemy attack on a friends plane.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, Abbassia, Cairo
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written during a three week technical course at No.3 School of Military Aeronautics, Abbassia, Cairo. Mentions finishing flight school course, duty the following day in Ishmalia, brief accounts of colleagues flight missions, and a letter from Keith.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, Aboukir, Egypt
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written in Aboukir, Egypt. Describes Ross's aeroplane upgrade to flying Bristol Scouts and leisure time spent.
Letter from Ross Smith during World War I to his mother, Aboukir, Egypt
Letter from Ross to his mother, Jessie Smith, during his active service during World War I. Written in Aboukir, Egypt. Mentions near completion of flying part of training course to attain pilot papers, flying B.E. aeroplanes, and some flight incidents of his colleagues.