Dexter, David Saint Alban (Major, b.1917 - d.1992) Accession Number: PR00249

Description

Collection relating to the Second World War service of Major David Saint Alban Dexter, 2/2 Australian Commando Squadron. Vast collection of mixed papers relating to active service as a commando officer in Timor and New Guinea, including notebooks, maps, files. Also included are papers from 1970s-1991 concerned with an ongoing interest in Timor.

Details

Accession Number
PR00249
Maker
Major David St Alban Dexter
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Wallet/s: 39
Date Made
1939-1991
Place Made
Various
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
404
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 92/0176
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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