Chattaway, Francis Charles (Able Seaman, b.1920) Accession Number: PR90/116

Description

Diaries and journal describe naval battle off Java and sinking of HMAS Perth and USS Houston. Covers experiences as a POW in Java and Singapore, at numerous camps on the Burma Railway and finally in Japan. Work, conditions, food, medical conditions are discussed. Also included are a typed and handwritten account of his experiences.

Details

Accession Number

PR90/116

Maker

Able Seaman Francis Charles 'Frank' Chattaway

Classification

Private Record

Object Type

Leaflet

Measurement

Archived measurement

Date Made

1942-1945

Whole/Part

Collection

Item Count

1

Access

Open

Copying Provisions

Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.

Provenance

AWM371 90/1148

Copyright

Unlicensed copyright

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