The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Side A: voice message to Lieutenant (Lt) Colin Simper, Mrs Simper states how much he is missed; that his daughter Eleanor, was too young for the recording and is with her Grandmother for the day; she says that she cannot wait for his return so that the three of them can settle down together; Mrs Simper says that this is her gift to Colin for Christmas 1943. Side B: Mrs Simper sings a song to Colin. SX21753 Lt Colin D. Simper 2/48 Battalion AIF, died of wounds at Tarakan Borneo on the 9 June 1945.
Part 1 of "Message to Colin 1943" - A message and song to Lt Colin Simper for Christmas 1943 from his wife Irene
Part 2 of "Message to Colin 1943" - A message and song to Lt Colin Simper for Christmas 1943 from his wife Irene
Wooden horseshoe charm painted on the reverse in gold and covered on the front with silver metallic glitter. In the centre of the shoe are the voided words 'Best Wishes' in cursive script. A white sat
Cardboard horseshoe wrapped in white satin ribbon. The charm is designed to be worn hanging from the arm by a length of white satin ribbon attached to either end of the shoe with a bow. The bottom of
Informal portrait of SX21753 Sergeant (Sgt) Colin Douglas Simper, 2/48th Battalion, of Clarendon, SA, also served with the 43/48th Battalion, Citizens Military Forces. He was promoted to lieutenant on
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX21753 Lieutenant Colin Douglas Simper, 2/48 Australian Infantry Battalion, Australia, Borneo, 1941-1947, 1998. Wallet 1 of 5 - consists of two
Discusses Americans; Vietnamese currency; C-130 transport aircraft; New Zealand Special Air Service (SAS); camp conditions; tour of duty; weather; training; equipment; concert parties; No. 1 Australia