Janissary Posted 28 November , 2012 Share Posted 28 November , 2012 Good afternoon (my time) everyone. Does anyone know anything about or heard of the "Australian Depot, Cape Town" or the "AIF Depot, Cape Town"? I am aware that this establishment existed as I have come across a number of references in the personal fiels of the members of the AIF that I have examined and from context it is possible that it was located in or near to Cape Castle. I haven't been able to locate any sources in either the AWM or the National Archives and have managed to locate one single newspaper reference in the National Library's holdings. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Graham W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frev Posted 28 November , 2012 Share Posted 28 November , 2012 Hi Graham Interesting request - got my curiosity peaked! Seems that Lieut Robert Morris BEVERIDGE was sent to Cape Town in April 1917 to "open and assume command of the AIF Depot, The Castle, Cape Town" His service record: http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=3079148 Captain Robert Mowbray Winston THIRKELL took over from him in 1919 His service record: http://recordsearch.naa.gov.au/scripts/Imagine.asp?B=8390255 This appears to be the place: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/79437194 Let us know if you find out more... Cheers, Frev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janissary Posted 29 November , 2012 Author Share Posted 29 November , 2012 Hi Graham Interesting request - got my curiosity peaked! Seems that Lieut Robert Morris BEVERIDGE was sent to Cape Town in April 1917 to "open and assume command of the AIF Depot, The Castle, Cape Town" His service record: http://recordsearch....e.asp?B=3079148 Captain Robert Mowbray Winston THIRKELL took over from him in 1919 His service record: http://recordsearch....e.asp?B=8390255 This appears to be the place: http://www.panoramio.../photo/79437194 Let us know if you find out more... Cheers, Frev Frev, excellent info - thank you very much. Graham W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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