ROSENTHAL, Joseph - 10385

Original items held by a member of the community

Pte Joseph Rosenthal

Conflict	World War 1
Service Arm	Australian Imperial Force
Unit	2nd Field Ambulance
Service No.	10385
Service Arm	Army
Date of Birth	29 Feb 1891
Birthplace	Carlton, VIC
Residence	Perth, WA
Date of Death	1964
Relatives	Mother - Bertha Crown Father - Samuel Rosenthal

Joseph wrote this diary from the day he went to enlist on 13th January 1916 until he returned to Fremantle on 8th July 1919.

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Joseph's story has been edited and illustrated by Roger Elmitt. He writes "What a challenge! A diary, over 100 years old, in good condition fairly difficult to read thus in need of transcription. I don't think one could 'enjoy' reading this diary! It is quite harrowing in parts and graphically describes front line life as a medical orderly during WW1. However I am sure that you will find it interesting."
Roger's work can be read via this link.