Letters to Theresa Sassoon from her son Hamo Sassoon and from other individuals, including Siegfried Sassoon, following Hamo's death in action, 1915-1916
Scope and Contents
Hamo Sassoon was commissioned in the Royal Engineers. He was mortally wounded at Gallipoli on 28 October 1915 and was buried at sea on 1 November 1915. The letters include three from Hamo while with the Royal Engineers and two from Siegfried Sassoon following his brother's death.
Dates
- 1915-1916
Creator
- Sassoon, Hamo Watts, 1887-1915 (Person)
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Extent
14 item(s) (14 items in 1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Sassoon, Hamo Watts, 1887-1915 (Person)
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