The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
At the time the drawing was made, Ivan Anderson was at Buna in northern Papua New Guinea. Nevertheless, he likely depicted this image from a third party source such as a newspaper or magazine in his downtime.
From November 1941, Ivan Anderson served in the CMF, V200106, until he enlisted in the AIF, VX110883, at St. Kilda on the 15th of October, 1942. He followed his trade as a postal employee throughout the war serving in No.2 Australia Base Postal Unit and then in No.11 Australian Division Postal Unit until the 1st of February, 1946. Ivan served in New Guinea throughout the war starting at Milne Bay in November of 1942, and then Port Moresby from January 1943, Dobodura from 1943 to 1944, Buna in March 1944, Ramu Valley in April of 1944, and then Lae, which he left on the 26th of April, 1944. He then served in New Britain from September 1945 until January 1946. Ivan died after the war in 1987.
This image was likely drawn at Ramu Valley as that was where Ivan Anderson was stationed at the time of its production. It depicts the camp kitchen at Dumpu. From November 1941, Ivan Anderson served
This drawing depicts a truck in front of a tent. The location of the scene is unknown. From November 1941, Ivan Anderson served in the CMF, V200106, until he enlisted in the AIF, VX110883, at St. Ki
Depicts a portrait of an American woman depicted in a military uniform, possibly Colonel Oveta Culp Hobby. This image is likely to be taken from a photograph as it is unlikely that Anderson ever met t
This drawing depicts four individuals: there are three soldiers carrying shells over their shoulders, and another figure in the background who also appears to be a soldier. The men appear to be in a r
Here Ivan Anderson has depicted an operation being performed on an injured soldier from the battlefield. The scene possibly takes place at a Casuality Clearing Station, however exact details of the lo
Here, Ivan Anderson has depicted the field post office at Ramu Valley, at Dumpu camp. From November 1941, Ivan Anderson served in the CMF, V200106, until he enlisted in the AIF, VX110883, at St. Kil