The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Collection relating to the First World War service of 1212 Sergeant Charles Herbert Johns MM, 37 Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, Australia, England, France and Belgium, 1916-1917.
Wallet 1 of 1 - contains four handwritten diaries documenting Sergeant Johns' experiences from embarkation through to his return to Australia, dated 3 June 1916 to 18 November 1917. Johns describes the voyage to England, transitioning from sniper to a specialty bomber role, his pride upon being promoted, resourcefully 'obtaining' potatoes, onions and bread from a French farm, the desolate landscape of the Somme, attitudes towards the conscription referendum, front line conditions and duties, including bombing raids on German trenches and manning listening posts, enemy bombardment and his involvement in the action at Ploegsteert on 18-19 May 1917, including his reaction upon receiving the Military Medal several days later. In his fourth diary, Johns documents the increasing prevalence of gas warfare and its observed effects on others during the Battle of Messines, prior to his being wounded and medically evacuated in early June 1917. The collection also contains several keepsakes Johns embedded within his diaries, including a card of well-wishes, sports competition ticket and gum leaves.
Collection relating to the First World War service of 1212 Sergeant Charles Herbert Johns, D Company, 37th Australian Infantry Battalion. Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of four original handwritten diarie
Collection relating to the First World War service of 1212 Sergeant Charles Herbert Johns, D Company, 37th Australian Infantry Battalion. Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of four original handwritten diarie
Collection relating to the Korean War service of Captain Gordon Johns, RAAMC, Japan and Korea, 1953. Collection consists of a written memoir entitled "The Physiotherapist Gets to Korea at Last." Thi
Collection relating to the First World War service of 871 Sergeant Herbert Alexander Affleck, 3 Battery, 1 Artillery Brigade, Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front, 1914-1917. Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection c
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 13077 Sergeant Charles Thomas Walmsley, 76 Squadron, New Guinea, Australia, 1942-1945. Wallet 1 of 2 - consists of two diaries relating to Serg
Platoon notebook maintained by Sergeant Johns during the fighting over the Kokoda Track including platoon and section nominal rolls, section duties and supplies and annotations in red pencil of battle
Diaries describe voyage to England, life at Salisbury Plains, active service in France and capture at Dernancourt. Prisoner of war diary details experiences at several camps, work, church services and