Gull Force (2/21st Battalion) Association Accession Number: MSS1527

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A report entitled 'Gull Force (2/21 Bn.) Association Pilgrimage to Ambon, October 1967' which details a pilgrimage by the Association to the scene of the POW camps and the war graves of their comrades and to thank the people of Ambon for the help they gave to the POWs. The report includes information about the trip, the discussions that were held, the rememberance ceremonies they took part in, maps of the island of Ambon and photographs of the visit.

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Accession Number
MSS1527
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1967
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
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 94/0876
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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