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Hutchins, William Hurford

 Person

Biography

A Private serving with the Canterbury Infantry Battalion, 2nd New Zealand Regiment during World War I.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Aboard the [HMS Neptune], 1910 - 1915

 Item
Identifier: 2007.013.1.2.27
Scope and Contents

View from above the main deck of the [HMS Neptune], featuring [troops] relaxing on deck. Another large vessel, possibly an escort, is visible in the background.

Dates: 1910 - 1915

Battleships and troop transports on the water, 1910 - 1915

 Item
Identifier: 2007.013.1.2.13
Scope and Contents

View of battleships on a body of water off the shores of an unidentified metropolitan area. Troops crowd togeter on a transport looking out at the scene.

Dates: 1910 - 1915

Photograph album, 1910 - 1915

 Item
Identifier: 2007.013.1.2
Content Description From the Collection:

Archive of Private William Hurford Hutchins of the Canterbury Infantry Battlion, 2nd New Zealand Regiment. Consists of a 181 page handwritten diary with extensive, descriptive entries. Includes photocopied list of wounded, service medallion, and a small photo album containing 59 photographs documenting Hutchins's experiences while in service in Egypt, with a few photos documenting his departure from New Zealand.

Dates: 1910 - 1915