The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Diary describing Japanese air raids on Java, and the escape of 12 British and Australian airman in a lifeboat, the 'Scorpion'. During their 44 days at sea they encountered storms, were becalmed, were seen and allowed to proceed by a Japanese submarine, sharks and whales, boat repairs, rations. They were eventually rescued by a Catalian of the W.A. coast. Includes photograps, newspaper cuttings, map.
Mixed papers including letters to his family describing the Malayan campaign, air raids, capture in Java, and subsequent experiences as a prisoner of the Japanese.
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX71114 Captain Leslie Poidevin, a doctor with 'A' Company, 2/12th Field Ambulance, Royal Australian Army Medical Corps (RAAMC), and prisoner of
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX45378 Bombardier James Richard 'Dick' Braithwaite, 2/15 Field Regiment, and prisoner of war of the Japanese. This item is a drawn map of Sanda
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403783 Sergeant Claude Goodwin Thompson, Royal New Zealand Air Force [RNZAF], Dutch East Indies, 1941-1945. The collection consists of a typescri
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403783 Sergeant Claude Goodwin Thompson, Royal New Zealand Air Force [RNZAF], Dutch East Indies, 1941-1945. The collection consists of a typescri
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 2041 Warrant Officer Harold Wood Musicka, No. 1 Squadron RAAF, Malaya, Singapore, Java, 1940-1945. Collection consists of one typed manuscript e