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Collection relating to the Second World War service of R20584 Leading Signaller Albert Charles Coussens, HMAS Stuart, Royal Australian Navy, Mediterranean Sea, 1940-1942.
Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one diary of Leading Signaller Albert Charles Coussens, containing entries dated between 10 June 1940 and 27 September 1942. This diary covers the period of Leading Signaller Coussens’ service on HMAS Stuart in the Mediterranean. In his diary, Leading Signaller Coussens writes about conducting sweeps for enemy ships, discovering minefields, numerous air raids by enemy aircraft, sinking enemy submarines, engagements with the Italian naval fleet, diet, ship repair and maintenance, the bombardment of Bardia, visiting Tobruk Harbour, rescuing survivors of sunken ships, travelling in convoys, escorting ships carrying Italian prisoners of war, weather conditions, landing troops at Bardia, the evacuation of troops from Greece, hearing news of the war, bombarding Vichy French Strongholds on the coast of Syria, evacuating wounded soldiers from Tobruk, and returning to Australia. This diary also includes one newspaper clipping, titled “Cheers for HMAS Stuart”, dated 12 April 1941.
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 1341 Leading Seaman Eric James Mason, HMAS Vendetta, Royal Australian Navy, the Mediterranean, 1939-1941. Wallet 1 of 1 – Collection consists of
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 16069 Stoker Eric Charles Evans, HMAS Sydney (II), Royal Australian Navy, Mediterranean, 1940. Wallet 1 of 2 – Consists of one diary of Stoker
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 22471 Petty Officer Clemence John Pye, HMAS Vampire and HMAS Voyager, Royal Australian Navy, Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, 1939-1941. Wall
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 16069 Stoker Eric Charles Evans, HMAS Sydney (II), Royal Australian Navy, Mediterranean, 1940. Wallet 1 of 2 – Consists of one diary of Stoker
Collection relating to the Second World War service of R23604 Stoker Leonard Doolan Fitzgerald, HMAS Sydney (1935-1941), Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Mediterranean Sea, 1940-1941. Wallet 1 of 1 – Col
Collection relating to the Second World War service of S/3818 Leading Sick Berth Attendant Robert Binks, HMAS Napier, Royal Australian Navy, Indian Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, 1942. Wallet 1 of 1 –