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Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX40389 Major James 'Jim' William Jacobs, Australia, Thailand, Burma, Japan, Indonesia, Malaya, 1945-2002.
Wallet 1 of 1 - consists of three notebooks, one diary, and transcript relating to Major Jacobs' experiences as a prisoner of war of the Japanese. One notebook with diary-style entries outlines Major Jacobs' embarkation from Australia to Singapore, as well as conditions and treatment at prisoner of war camps in Java between 1942 and 1943. Three booklets entitled 'Atrocities' record acts of violence by Japanese guards against Dutch, Australian and British prisoners of war, and interned civilians. The booklets, prepared as evidence for use at the War Crimes Tribunal, describe incidents across several camps in Thailand, Burma and Japan. The wallet also includes three transcripts of the booklets, c. 2002.
A Unit roll compiled by Major James (Jim) Jacobs of the Signals 8th Australian Division and 6th Line Section. The roll lists all members of the unit by section, dividing individuals into those who wer
POW camp rules and currency as used at Thanbyuzayat, Thailand. Also, identification methods used for identifying POW section and group leaders. The camp rules were presented by Major J W Jacobs, 8 Div
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 4047 Major Geoffrey William Pagden Fennell, 5 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, Malaya, 1941-1945. Wallet 1 of 2 - Consists of Volume 1 of transc
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX10761 Major Alan Frank Hobbs, 2/4 Casualty Clearing Station, Thailand, 1942-1945. Wallet 1 of 2 - Consists of a photocopy of Hobbs' personal d
"The Burma Railway: One Man's Story" written by Major James William Jacobs. He was captured in Singapore and taken to Selarang Barracks, Changi. Major Jacobs was part of the 'A' Force who was taken to
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX71306 Signalman Sydney Sim, 8 Division Corps of Signals, Singapore, 1945. Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection contains transcripts of news broadcasts r