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Abraham, Ron (Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Abraham, Ron
Letter written by Cpt Abraham at sea and finished at Darwin in February 1942, describing a battle between Japanese aircraft and a Australian-American convoy, and a later air raid on the unit's camp in...PR00423
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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieut. b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Autobiography, including service in RAN with HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Discusses training, refitting of Shropshire including anti-aircraft radar, active service in waters off New Guinea and Philippi...MSS1428
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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieutenant b.1923)
Private Record
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Midshipman's log kept while aboard HMAS Shropshire. Provides a detailed record of training and sea trials, shipboard life, re-fit including the installation of anti-aircraft radar, gunnery duries, act...PR00174
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After deck - SS "Laconia"
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Looking aft from the Rangefinder Platform. In the foreground is a canvas wind scoop. On top of the deck house A.A crews near their protective gun posts. Right aft is a 3-inch A.A gun in a casement, Ar...ART21016
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After gun platform, HMS "Striker"
Art
Maker: Goodchild, John
One of the escort carriers attached to the British Pacific Fleet serving of Japan.ART21869
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[Aircraft bombardment]
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
A group of men in a small boat coming under air attack. The artist Alan Hall enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Second World War he served on sever...ART93353
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Aircraft leaving on strike against Japan from British Pacific Fleet on 9.8.45
Art
Maker: Goodchild, John
Showing planes and carriers that have just taken off on a bombing mission to the Japanese mainland, Pacific Ocean.ART21880
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Allerton, John (Seaman, b:1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Allerton, John
Account of World War II history of HMAS Arunta, a Tribal Class destroyer in the RAN, compiled from a variety of sources. Mentions ship's first captain Commodore Morrow DSO DSC, use of radar and torped...MSS1631
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Australia Service Medal 1939-45: Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean, HMAS Armidale
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Australia Service Medal 1939-45. Impressed edge with recipient's details.REL36137.004
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Australia whilst under fire
Art
Maker: Hall, Alan
Depicts three sailors huddle under a table during an attack on their ship. The artist Alan Hall(1919-1979) enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1936 at the age of 17 years. During the Secon...ART93338
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Barber, Ronald (Signalman, b.1913 - d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Barber, Ronald
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX31137 Signalman Ronald Barber, 2/4 Australian Infantry Battalion and 2/11 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Aust...PR05339
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Barge overhaul
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
On passage to Leyte. Barges on HMAS "Kanimbla" being overhauled in readiness for operation. The work being done by ratings and personnel of A.I.F.ART21112
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Blackout HMAS "Sydney"
Art
Maker: Norton, Frank
Looking along the blacked out upper deck of a cruiser at sea. At the top of the ladder is the 4" gun deck with the gun crews around their guns. On this deck is a shelter, formerly a timber rack, now l...ART21766
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Blau, Edgar James (Midshipman, b.1922 - d.2005)
Private Record
Maker: Blau, Edgar James
Collection relating to Midshipman (later Lieutenant Commander) Edgar Blau, Royal Australian Navy. It comprises a journal written by Blau while a Midshipman serving on HMAS Canberra, 1940-1942 and copi...PR03441
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Blomfield, Cecil Richard (Captain-Later Colonel)
Private Record
Maker: Blomfield, Cecil Richard
Journal describes sea voyage to Middle East, establishment and running of camp in Palestine, comments on Arabs and Jews, training, air raids and treatment of casualties at Bardia.PR00189
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Boyle, John Leslie (Private, b.1917 – d.1967)
Private Record
Maker: Boyle, John Leslie
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX6784 Private John Leslie ‘Jack’ Boyle, 2/6 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Germany, England and Australia, c 1...PR05331
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Branford, Leonard Cyril (Acting Petty Officer, b.1915 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection of 19584 Acting Petty Officer Leonard 'Len' C Branford who served on HMAS Perth during the Second World War. It consists of two photographs of Branford, including one in uniform, a menu fro...PR03136
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British Pacific Fleet, HMS "King George V", aircraft carriers, tankers
Art
Maker: Goodchild, John
The scene represents the activity at the fuelling area to which the British Pacific Fleet retired after its strike at Japan from close shore range, Pacific Ocean.ART21874
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean, HMAS Armidale
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed edge with recipient's details.REL36137.003
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Brodribb, Robert (Lieutenant b.1915 - d.1979)
Private Record
Maker: Brodribb, Robert
Original letter, and typed transcript of letter, written by Lt Brodribb describing Japanese bombing attack on a convoy at sea out of Darwin, and later air raid on Darwin. Comments on damage, proficien...PR00049