Pte Charles Wilkinson letter

A 4.5 inch (11.43 cm) by 7 inch (17.78 cm) letter from Pte Charles Wilkinson, #273, 2nd Can,. Mt. Rifles dated May 7 1902 in Elandsfontein, South Africa to Capt. Charles Catto, E Co. 48th Highlanders. Wilkinson wrote from XX Hospital to his former company commander.

Associated place

Elandsfontein, South Africa

Associated event

Reference to battle on Easter Monday under command of Lt. Bruce Carruthers. Described as a hot fight

Associated name(s)

Captain Charles J. Catto, OC E Company 48th Highlanders.

Era

1891 – 1913 Early years

Location of artifact

Case 11/12 SA

Classification

Other, Event related

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