Fisher, Cecil (b.1933 - d.2009)

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Accession Number PR91/163
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 wallet
Object type Poem
Maker Fisher, Cecil
Place made Australia
Date made 1991; 1993
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM371 91/0773
Conflict Korea, 1950-1953
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

Collection relating to the Korean War service of 12599 Private Cecil Fisher. Collection consists of copies of three poems: "Black Anzac", written in commemoration of all Aboriginal servicemen who have fought for Australia, "Anzac Day - Living With Granny (Cherbourg)" and "Black Digger Stand Tall (Anzac Day 1993)". Also included is a letter listing Aboriginal and Islander soldiers and another letter describing experiences before, during and after active service in Korea.