Hancock, R N MC (Major b.1919) Accession Number: PR91/052
Description
Extensive collection of letters to his family, describing commando training, unit administration, the role of independent companies, home situation, active service against the Japanese in New Guinea, illnesses, CMF, Americans, natives, supply difficulties, air raids and battles, ambushes, terrain and climate. Includes comments on senior allied officers (Savige, MacArthur), war correspondents (Parer), and Australian attitudes to the war.
Details
Accession Number
PR91/052
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Letter
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1941-1944
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 91/0143
Copyright
AWM copyright