The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
"Six Year in Uniform". Reminiscences based on original diaries, papers and experiences. Includes information on Flight Sergeant Besley's enlistment with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and discussion of the Empire Air Training Scheme. Covers service in Egypt, Ceylon and the Burma Front until eventual capture by the Japanese. Details life as a prisoner of war (POW) in Rangoon, discussions about escape and eventual liberation. Includes a copy of Besley's citation for the Military Medal, some drawings and photographs.
Manuscript titled "From Denham Street to Stalag 8B Lamsdorf: The War-Time Experiences of Graham Roberts OAM" written by Graham Roberts OAM. Recounts the authors experiences during the Second World War
Copy of the letter sent to DVA outlining experiences as a POW of the Germans in various camps, including mining coal at Wodna `P' punishment camp in Poland and recollections of forced march from Dombr
Diaries documenting his experiences from time of training in Egypt, Battle of the Wassa, details the death of General Bridges, movement to England for Pilot training, active service in France and late
Typescript memoir by Flight Lieutenant Alex Roberts MID, NO.452 Spitfire Squadron RAAF (UK) entitled "One...that got away". Describes how F/Lt Roberts parachuted into German held territory in July 194
18 page untitled photocopied typescript believed to be authored by Private Frederick Alfred Vardy (WX5229). Details experiences as a Prisoner of War after capture in North Africa and subsequent escape
15 page typed memoir titled 'Buna - Gona - Sanananda 1942-43', written by Ken H. McLeod. Recounts experiences of the author in commanding a 2-pounder anti-tank gun in the actions around Gona, Buna and