Fitzgerald, William T E (Able Seaman, b.1921) Accession Number: PR91/106

Description

Six handritten diaries kept by Fitzgerland during his RAN service on HMAS "Australia", "Napier", "Bowen", "Norman" and "Shoalhaven". Also copy of typed explanatory notes on diaries prepared by Fitzgerald. Diaries include maps and numerous references to the progress of the war and the occupation of Japan.

Details

Accession Number
PR91/106
Maker
William T E Fitzgerald
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Diary
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1940-1947
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 91/0569
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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