HISTORY

Title: Field Service Pocket Book
Object Name: Pocket Book
Maker: His Majesty's Stationery Office (Primary maker)
Date Made: 1913
1913
Place Made: England: London
London
Description: Cloth-covered First World War Field Service Pocket Book belonging to Major J McDonnell, Kilsharvan, Drogeda, Co. Meath, inscribed Jan 1914 and 5th Leinster; Major McDonnell's title stamp accords him 'D.A.Q.M. General, Queenstown Fortress' Pocket Book contains information and maps describing camp layouts, supply trains, map symbols, flags and lamps and so on.
Materials: Paper and cloth and board
Catalogue Number: BELUM.W2013.87

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