Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX33743 Captain William Joseph Henry, 2/15 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Infantry Force, New Guinea, 1943.
Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one three-page letter from Captain Henry to his family, dated 18 September 1943. This letter was written while Captain Henry was serving as a chaplain in New Guinea, attached to 2/15 Australian Infantry Battalion. In his letter, Captain Henry writes about being negligent in his correspondence, seeing a large area of New Guinea, poor living conditions of the Japanese, and enjoying a short period of leave. He also responds to news from home.
Contextual Description
Captain William Joseph Henry enlisted to the Second Australian Imperial Force on 2 August 1942. He served as a chaplain in New Guinea, attached to 2/15 Australian Infantry Battalion. Captain Henry was discharged on 18 February 1946.
Details
Classification
Private Record
Measurement
Extent: .5 cm
Wallet/s: 1
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Copying not permitted
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