The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Manuscript titled `The End of '42', describing the author's experiences during the Sanananda campaign. Describes air raids at Port Moresby; action against the Japanese at Kokoda, Wairopi, Popondetta, and Soputa; disease; air raids; use of flame throwers; and bridge construction. The collection is comprised of the original typed manuscript draft and a photocopy.
Manuscript describing experiences in the RAN during WWII. Describes service with HMAS Wato, mentioning Japanese air raids on Darwin and sinking of Australian and U.S. Ships, also mentions service with
Manuscript titled "The Battle of Gona", recounting author's personal experiences of the battle. Describes marches, charges, casualties, patrols, capabilities of Australian and Japanese soldiers. The e
Manuscript titled "Crete : May-June 1941", based on author's experiences on Crete with elements of the 19th Infantry Brigade. The manuscript describes aerial attack, paratroopers, retreat and evacuati
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS OF THE BOMBING OF DARWIN - 1942". RECOUNTS AUTHOR'S EXPERIENCES AS AN ENGINEER ON BOARD THE CARGO VESSEL "NEPTUNA", WHICH WAS SUNK IN THE AIR RAIDS OF FEBRUAR
Manuscript titled '44 days plus', describing experiences as a gunner at Paga Battery at Port Moresby from December 1941 to April 1942. Covers Japanese air raids, and the garrison's exhilaration at the
Manuscript titled "Lost Troops", describes the Japanese campaign to attack Port Moresby by an overland march from Buna. Covers the advance and retreat, Australian and American attacks, difficulties of