The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
This photograph was taken soon after the Military History and Information Section’s (MH and IS) 5th Field Unit had moved in to Tobruk. VX16434 Sergeant John Richard Oates, clerk of the Unit is seen at the entrance to his quarters. On the left is VX12841 Major Frederick James Howard, 2nd-in-Charge of MH and IS, at the right is VX16373 Lieutenant Francis Anthony Michael Cade, Officer-in-Charge of the Unit.
This is the dugout used by the Military History and Information Section’s (MH and IS) 5th Field Unit. The Officer-in-Charge of the Unit, VX16373 Lieutenant Francis Anthony Michael Cade (on all fours)
Portrait of VX12841 Major Frederick James Howard, Second in Charge of the Military History Section, Cairo.
Portrait of VX12841 Major Frederick James Howard, Second in Charge of the Military History Section, Cairo.
VX16434 Sergeant John Richard (Jack) Oates of the 5th Field Unit, Military History and Information Section constructing his “Home” after the Unit had “moved in” to Tobruk.
The official residence of No5 Field Unit, Military History and Information Section, formerly the “Albergo Tobruch” (Hotel Tobruk). Standing at the entrance are, from left to right: VX46163 Warrant O
Cairo, Egypt. 1942-01. A formal portrait of Lieutenant F. M. Cade, Officer in Charge, 5 Field Unit, Military History and Information Section.
