Perrin, Alex E. Accession Number: MSS1271

Description

Draft Manuscript titled `The private war of the spotters : story of the New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company Feb 1942-April 1945', compiled from personal and official material. It includes organisational history, personal anecdotes, and comments on the contribution of the NGAWW Coy to the war effort in the South West Pacific area. The manuscript was published in 1990. See MSS1319 for a final bound copy of this manuscript.

Details

Accession Number
MSS1271
Maker
Alex E Perrin
Classification
Manuscript
Object Type
Manuscript
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1989
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 89/0387
Copyright
Unlicensed copyright

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