MP on Duty

Gain an insight into the work of the Australian Provost Corps during the Great War by visiting our newest web page, Military Police Post. Within these pages you will find Reports from Assistant Provost Marshall (APM) 1st ANZAC CORPS which have been compiled by Families and Friends of the First AIF member, Trevor Munro, from the APM War Diaries held at the Australian War Memorial.

Trevor is also the author of Wellington’s Finest: a study of the contribution of all the men and women that enlisted from the Wellington district of central west New South Wales during the Great War of 1914 – 1918.

Wellington’s Finest was edited by FFFAIF Vice President, Graeme Hosken, author of digging for Diggers: A guide to researching an Australian soldier of the Great War 1914-1918 [Anzac Day Commemoration Committee, Queensland, 2002]. An extract from Graeme’s Preface notes:
Whilst ‘Wellington’s Finest’ may appear, at first glance, to be of interest only to those living in the Wellington district, we believe the book will attract a wider readership. Military historians will be delighted to find many first-hand accounts from Diggers included, in which they tell of their experiences in camps, on troopships, in hospitals and in the battlefields of Gallipoli, the Middle East and the Western Front. We have also been fortunate to uncover collections of photographs taken by the Diggers that have never before been made available to the public. These primary sources are a highlight of the book and will enable persons from all parts of Australia to gain an idea of the experiences of those who served in the Great War. As a study in local history, ‘Wellington’s Finest’ provides a model for others who wish to research the names on their memorials and honour rolls.

If you are interested in obtaining a copy of Wellington’s Finest send an email to projectfffaif@yahoo.com.au.