The recent publication of “Anzac Letters”, has revived a lot of interest in the Men of the 1st Field Company Engineers and a lot of new and exciting material has been shared from families and friends connected to the 1st FCE as well as supporters of the project.
Some amazing diaries, letters and postcards have surfaced, and many new photos of the sappers and mementos have also emerged.
Recently, the AWM has updated some of the archives relating to the 1st FCE and allowed the reproduction of a few diaries relating to the men of the 1st FCE which were previously restricted. These can now be uploaded to the website. There are now only a few that remain restricted.
The volume of new resources and photos has been inspiring and it is hoped that most of the material will be included on this site in the coming weeks.
A huge thank you to everyone who willingly shared their family stories, memories and treasures.
Images: Courtesy of Robert Sheldrick Johnson, and AWM archive 144 Harold White
1st Field Company Engineers - Australian Imperial Forces 