Neal, Raymond E Accession Number: MSS1420

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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 arrival of Kittyhawks from 75 Sqn RAAF.

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Accession Number
MSS1420
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Manuscript
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1992
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Provenance
AWM371 90/1242
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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