Kebblewhite, Eli Daniel (Able Seaman b.1911 - d.1984) Accession Number: PR00127

Description

Original diaries of Able Seaman Kebblewhite covering the first two years of his service on HMAS Vendetta. The diaries contain information on the work of the Vendetta during this time including the mileage she covered, what convoys she was involved in, the evacuation of Greece and Crete, and the support and screening of British and Australian battleships during battles in the Mediterranean area.

Details

Accession Number
PR00127
Maker
Eli Daniel Kebblewhite
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Diary
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1939-1941
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 92/0495
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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