MacDonald, Gifford D (Captain, Kedah Volunteer Force ) Accession Number: 3DRL/7892

Description

1. Letter from MacDonald to his wife, describing conditions and duties late in 1941, and letter describing his escape from Pudu prison in 1941. 2. Newscuttings relating to MacDonald's execution. 3. Statements and correspondence on MacDonald's death. 4. Correspondence and printed material on unveiling of memorial at Duntroon.

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Accession Number
3DRL/7892
Maker
Captain Gifford Douglas MacDonald
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Papers
Measurement
Archived measurement
Date Made
1941-1953
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Provenance
AWM315 419/049/026
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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