The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
While a prisoner of war of the Japanese, Ferris kept a pencil written diary in an old school exercise book. The diary has now been lost, but shortly after his return to Australia, he used the diary to write a summary of his experiences relating to his time as a prisoner of war in Singapore, Burma, Vietnam and Japan. This collection consists of both a handwritten and typed copy (both undated) made from the original diary. Also included is a photocopy of an article reporting on the diary, from the Dubbo Liberal, dated 27 April 1965.
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX11712 Private (Pte) Robert Keith Raymond Harrison, 4 Reserve Motor Transport Company, who died of illness as a prisoner of war (POW) of the Jap
Original diary kept by Armstrong while serving with the 2/21 Battalion and later as a POW of the Japanese. The diary covers the period 13 Dec. 1941 - 1 Sept. 1943. There is also a typed copy and a pho
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX43008 Private (Pte) Alan Thomas Murnane who served with 2/21 Australian Infantry Battalion, which later became part of Gull Force. Comprises or
Collection relating to Private Arthur Muspratt. Collection consists of an address book kept while in Changi and a photocopy of a letter to Muspratt regarding his medical records.
Collection relating to Captain Reginald Hall Fry who served with 1st ADMTC and later AFC in Egypt, Turkey and France during the First World War. Collection consists of a diary, typed by Fry after his
Collection relating to the Vietnam War service of 58692 Sergeant Kelvin G. Ferris, 102 Field Battery, Fire Support Base Coral, 1968. Wallet 1 of 1 - Comprises a typed memoir, entitled '102 Field Batt