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Scene depicting a ship in harbour with smoke billowing out from the rear of the ship. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many of his illustrations were published in the 'Australian Women's Weekly', which made him famous nationally. His works richly convey the lives and personalities of Australian troops and their experiences in Darwin (1943-44), New Guinea (Jan-Feb 1944) and Borneo and Morotai (Jan-Aug 1945). This work is one of over 400 items by WEP recently donated to the Memorial consisting of illustrated letters, paintings, sketches, drawings, photographs and ephemeral material related to his time as a war correspondent.
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program by Peter and Elizabeth Pidgeon in memory of William Edwin Pidgeon 2014
Depicts a study of several buildings, including the bomb-damaged Darwin Post Office, with a forecourt at the front. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter,
Scene depicting bomb damaged building, with figures in the foreground looking on. This image may be of bomb damaged buildings in Europe, and a story illustration for the 'Australian Women's Weekly' wh
Depicts the standing figures of several airmen , wearing life jackets. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second
Depicts a standing figure, possibly an airman, wearing shorts. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World W
Depicts studies of a number of sleeping figures, possibley airman, in deck chairs. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. Durin
Depicts two thatched roof huts in a jungle clearing. William Edwin Pidgeon (1909-1981), known as 'WEP' was a war correspondent, painter, cartoonist and illustrator. During the Second World War many o