Prain, Michael John (Major) Accession Number: PR00252

Description

Collection relating to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) service of Major Michael John Prain, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Israel, 1985-1986.

Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection consists of three identification cards and two letters related to Prain's service as an observer with the UNTSO in Israel from 1985 to 1986. The collection includes Prain's UNTSO identification card and driver's permit, a membership card to the Jerusalem Hilton UN Club, and a letter Prain sent to his parents in May 1985, describing the scenery around Observation Post 51 in the Golan Heights, his work with the UNTSO, and his living conditions. The collection also includes a letter of introduction from Desmond Martin of Wodonga, Australia to Ibrahim Hussiene Effendi of Gaza, Palestine, recalling Martin's service [as VX31564] in Palestine during the Second World War, his interactions with Effendi's people, and introducing Prain.

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Accession Number
PR00252
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Card
Measurement
Extent: .5 cm
Wallet/s: 1
Date Made
1985-1986
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
5
Access
Restricted
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 93/0236
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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