Perceval, Rosslyn Langford (Private, b.1920 - d.2007) Accession Number: PR03074

Description

Book belonging to NX30731 Private Rosslyn L Perceval containing 22 hand written poems compiled during the Second World War. Pte Perceval served with C Company, 2/19 Battalion in Malaya where he was taken prisoner of war during the Second World War. Some poems are attributed to Tom Higgins, George Russell, J Connell, H Gregory, Tony Webster, 'Bluey' and 'Gunner 2/10 Rgt'. Topics include experiences of being a prisoner of war, of fighting in Malaya and Johore, the fall of Singapore and praise for 'girls in uniform'.

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Accession Number
PR03074
Maker
Various
Classification
Private Record
Object Type
Diary
Measurement
wallet: 1 cm
Date Made
1939-1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Collection
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copying Provisions
Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction.
Copyright
AWM copyright

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