The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Collection relating to the Second World War service of O-57 (United States) General (5 Star) (USA), Field Marshal (Philippine Army) Douglas MacArthur, Supreme Commander Allied Forces in the South West Pacific Area, Australia and Papua, 1942.
Collection consists of one hand-written note addressed to Commander, Allied Land Forces, and Commander-in-Chief, Australian Military Forces General Sir Thomas Blamey, with a typed transcript for distribution. The letter states:
"To Gen Blamey,
My hearty congratulations to all ranks concerned at captuing Kokoda. These fine troops must feel a pride and satisfaction at this splendid accomplishment which I fully share."
The letter was written 4 days before MacArthur moved the advanced echelon of General Headquarters to Port Moresby.
Collection relating to the Second World War service of S/V307 Francis Denzil Williams (Telegraphist), United States of America and Australia, 1945. Wallet 1 of 1 – consists of one typed telegram com
Extensive collection of mainly official papers relating to Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey, focusing on his military career as commander of both the Middle East and South West Pacific Area, chiefly 19
Collection relating to the military career of Field Marshal Sir Thomas Albert Blamey, GBE, KCB, CMG, DSO, ED, Australia, 1950. Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of a letter dated 22 September 1950 from Murray
Folder of mixed papers principally related to biographical details covering Blamey's military career, Order of Service for the presentation of the Field Marshal's Baton by the Governer General, Willia
Collection relating to the service of the Leane family, First World War, Gallipoli and France 1914-1918. The collection consists of two letters addressed to Alice Leane, whose five sons and six gran
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Lieutenant Norman Bradford Stuckey, Official Army Photographer. Collection consists of two handwritten diaries describing his travels to the Pac