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Bengazi to Sinanjui: A true account of a soldier’s experiences by Keith Lindsay Lewtas
Digitised Collection
Maker: Lewtas, Keith Lindsay
Manuscript relating to the military service of Warrant Officer Keith Lindsay Lewtas. This manuscript written in approximately 1967 covers his service from when he enlisted in 1939 to his return to Aus...AWM2019.22.109
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Berryman, Ross (Driver, 8th Division Ammunition Sub Park, AIF, POW)
Private Record
Maker: Berryman, Ross
PHOTOCOPY OF DIARY CONTAINING NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF FELLOW POW'S AND ENTRIES COVERING JULY TO SEPTEMBER 1945. KEPT SECRETLY IN JAPANESE PRISON CAMPPR86/142
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Beware...It may be a flak trap
Art
Maker: Unknown [S.L. : AIR FORCE, N.D.]
Australian propaganda posters during the Second World War were used to instil anti-Japanese attitudes. Using racial stereotypes and derogatory humour the posters harboured fear and caution amongst Aus...ARTV03291
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Beware the mask of "Friendship"... it hides Japanese greed and treachery
Art
Maker: Unknown
Poster depicting a treacherous Japanese character hiding behind a theatrical mask and clutching a dagger.ARTV00056
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'B' gun, HMAS Arunta
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
On board the deck of the HMAS Arunta, we see a view of a man standing beside a gun mounted in the 'B' position. The gun's machinery is shown in detail. Tribal class destroyer's built during the Second...ART25679
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Bierwirth, Rudolph (Lieutenant General, b.1899-d.1993)
Private Record
Maker: Bierwirth, Rudolph
Collection relating to the Korean War service of 314 Lieutenant General Rudolph Bierwirth, British Commonwealth Forces Korea, England, Japan and Australia, 1955-1956. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of pap...3DRL/6409
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Blackburn, Arthur Seaforth, VC, CMG, CBE (Brigadier, b.1892 - d.1960)
Private Record
Maker: Blackburn, Arthur Seaforth
This collection is comprised of the diary and letters written by Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Blackburn, VC during his command of the 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion. The letters cover the period of the batt...PR00014
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Bleechmore, Sidney John CBE (Brigadier b: 1914)
Manuscript
Maker: Bleechmore, Sidney John
Brief history of the role performed by the Royal Australian Engineers during the occupation of Japan as part of BCOF. Includes general details of movement to Japan, base location and activities of the...MSS1284
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Boating, Lake Chuzenji
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Australian troops boating on Lake Chuzenji, in the Nikko area of Japan, 80 miles north of Tokyo during leave stay at the "Lakeside Hotel", one of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) chain...ART26540
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). THE UNIT EMBARKED ON ...098329
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). THE UNIT EMBARKED ON ...098326
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). THE UNIT EMBARKED ON ...098327
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). THE UNIT EMBARKED ON ...098323
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). THE UNIT EMBARKED ON ...098331
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). THE UNIT EMBARKED ON ...098324
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). THE UNIT EMBARKED ON ...098328
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). THE UNIT EMBARKED ON ...098325
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). SHOWN, TWO OF THE VOL...098322
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BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Weir, Edward James
BORAM, NEW GUINEA. 1945-10-26. A NEW UNIT, 67 INFANTRY BATTALION, WAS FORMED FROM VOLUNTEERS IN THE WEWAK AREA TO BECOME PART OF THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF). THE UNIT EMBARKED ON ...098332
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Bridge to the leave hostel, Beppu
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
The Leave Hostel at Beppu, named "Hakuum Hostel", was a former favorite holiday place for Hirohito. British Commonwealth Occupation Force troops now relax in the once very exclusive holiday rendezvous...ART26734
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Brigadier R. G. H. Irving, Commander of BCOF Royal Military College School sits behing his desk. ...
Photograph
Brigadier R. G. H. Irving, Commander of BCOF Royal Military College School sits behing his desk. He was base Commander before taking charge of the school.145740
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Britain is pledged to smash Japan
Art
Maker: J. Howitt & Son Ltd.
Propaganda was essential for boosting morale particularly during the tail end of the war. During the final strikes against Japan, British forces operated as an integral part of the American task force...ARTV00169
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Britannia brooch : Signalman E J Fox, 8 Division Signals
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Gilded metal brooch showing Britannia above a boomerang. Britannia holds a laurel branch in her right hand and a trident in her left. The trident's fork has broken off at the shoulder. Next to her is...REL/12930
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force
Manuscript
MANUSCRIPT TITLES "LESSONS OF THE OCCUPATION IN JAPAN" COVERS ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE. DESCRIBES PROBLEMS OF AN OCCUPATION FORCE IN PEACE TIME AND CONCLUDES WITH RECOMMENDATIONS RE INTEGRATED OCCUPAT...MSS0641
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British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) election observers, both of whom speak fluent ...
Photograph
Maker: Queale, Alan
British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) election observers, both of whom speak fluent Japanese, outside the Number 5 Polling Booth at the High School. Identified are: NFX191410 Warrant Officer Cl...126908
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British landing area
Art
Maker: Goodchild, John
Showing ships, shipyards and warehouses of Yokosuka Naval Base. The jetty in the foreground was the main British Landing place, Japan.ART22796
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British War Medal 1939-45 : Signalman R C Ingram, 8 Division Signals, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1939-45. Impressed on edge with recipient's details.REL33291.004
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Butler, N (Wing Commander, RAAF, BCOF)
Private Record
Maker: Butler, N
PROVOST CORPS CHARGE SHEETS, PETITION AND CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO A CHARGE AGAINST ASAMI KENJI, A JAPANESE STUDENT FOR POSSESSING A GUNPR84/168
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BUT WE'VE GOT TO BEAT THE JAP FIRST. KEEP ON SAVING
Art
Maker: Unknown Belfast Ulster Savings Committee
British Second World War poster encouraging war savings. Depicts the central figure of a menacing Japanese soldier standing before the future plans for education; health etc.ARTV00054
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Callaghan, Eileen Mary (Sister)
Private Record
Maker: Callaghan, Eileen Mary
Collection relating to the service of Staff Nurse Eileen Mary Callaghan (NFX180289). The collection contains a recipe book compiled by Sister Callaghan and 14 letters and telegrams relating to Callagh...PR00668
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Campbell, Edward (Lieutenant, b.1917 - d.1992)
Private Record
Maker: Campbell, Edward
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX15145 (377317, 294862) Lieutenant Edward Campbell, 2/2 Pioneer Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, at sea, 1941-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 –...PR03466
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Camp Point, Japan. 1948-08-12. Brigadier A. R. Garrett shakes the hand of VX104303 Captain W. P. ...
Photograph
Camp Point, Japan. 1948-08-12. Brigadier A. R. Garrett shakes the hand of VX104303 Captain W. P. Yelverton, 17 Australian Chief Royal Engineers (Works), BCOF, after investing him with the Efficiency M...145713
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Camp Point, Japan. 1948-08-12. Brigadier A. R. Garrett shaking hands with VX86713 Lieutenant C. ...
Photograph
Camp Point, Japan. 1948-08-12. Brigadier A. R. Garrett shaking hands with VX86713 Lieutenant C. W. Cluces of 1st Australian Water Transport, BCOF, after investing him with the Efficiency Medal. On Lie...145714
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Captain Clifford James White, 1899-1996: Extracts from letters, Northern Territory, Borneo, Japan
Manuscript
Maker: Loof, Peter Various White, Clifford James
Manuscript entitled "Captain Clifford James White" which includes transcripts of letters written by White during 1943-1948 from the Northern Territory, Borneo and Japan. The manuscript also contains ...MSS1939
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Captain Hori, Japanese Navy
Art
Maker: Bush, Charles
Depicts a head and shoulders portrait of an officer of the 6th Japanese Naval Garrison, Captain Hori in Timor during the Second World War.ART26604
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CAPTAIN STEWART G. NOTTAGE, A PRISONER OF WAR (POW) OF THE JAPANESE AT ZENTSUJI POW CAMP, PADDED ...
Photograph
CAPTAIN STEWART G. NOTTAGE, A PRISONER OF WAR (POW) OF THE JAPANESE AT ZENTSUJI POW CAMP, PADDED WITH A BLANKET UNDER HIS UNIFORM TO HIDE HIS WEIGHT LOSS FROM 92 KILOGRAMS TO 41 KILOGRAMS.P01294.001
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Captain Stewart Nottage
Art
Maker: De Vries, J
Depicts a portrait of SX11407 Captain Stewart Gordon Nottage, Rabual Heavy Battalion. Captain Nottage was one of six officers transported to Japan aboard the Naruto Maru. The group was initially billl...ART29466
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Carey, Hugh D (Corporal, Aapc and POW, Japan)
Private Record
Maker: Carey, Hugh D
DEMOBILIZATION PROCEDURE BOOK OF CPL HUGH DERMOT CAREY AFTER LIBERATION FROM JAPANESE POW CAMP.PR88/029
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Carr, Palgrave Ebden (Lieutenant Commander, b.1908 - d.1990)
Private Record
Maker: Carr, Palgrave Ebden
Records associated with Carr's period as a prisoner of the Japanese following his capture after crash over Celebes. His notebooks record his thoughts, reading summaries, future plans. He was held in A...PR91/014
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Cavanough, Mike (Driver)
Manuscript
Maker: Cavanough, Mike
Humorous autobiographical account titled "What some daddies did in the war", describing his enlistment in the second AIF, posting to Malaya, outbreak of war with Japan, the defence of Malaya and later...MSS1236
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Ceramic recognition model : M6 Staghound Armoured Car
Technology
Maker: Hammond, Stanley James
Hollowcast ceramic model of an M6 Staghound Armoured Car in approximately 1:24 scale with separate hollowcast turret which is loosely wired to the body through a small hole, access to which is gained ...REL33817
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Certificate Collection
Published Collection
Maker: Various
Contains a selection of certificates, scrolls, rolls of honor and nominal rolls related to the armed forces and philanthropic organisations.RC00684
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Chattaway, Francis Charles (Able Seaman, b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Chattaway, Francis Charles 'Frank'
Diaries and journal describe naval battle off Java and sinking of HMAS Perth and USS Houston. Covers experiences as a POW in Java and Singapore, at numerous camps on the Burma Railway and finally in J...PR90/116
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CHEFU, JAPAN. C. 1946-04-17. LIEUTENANT GENERAL J. NORTHCOTT CB MVO, COMMANDER IN CHIEF, BRITISH ...
Photograph
CHEFU, JAPAN. C. 1946-04-17. LIEUTENANT GENERAL J. NORTHCOTT CB MVO, COMMANDER IN CHIEF, BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF), TALKS TO BRIGADIER K. L. STEWART CBE DSO, COMMANDER 9TH NEW ZEALA...126914
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CHEFU, JAPAN. C. 1946-04-17. LIEUTENANT GENERAL J. NORTHCOTT CB MVO, COMMANDER IN CHIEF, BRITISH ...
Photograph
CHEFU, JAPAN. C. 1946-04-17. LIEUTENANT GENERAL J. NORTHCOTT CB MVO, COMMANDER IN CHIEF, BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF), INSPECTS THE GUARD OF HONOUR AT HQ 9TH NEW ZEALAND INFANTRY BRIGA...126912
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Chick, Allan Clifford (Corporal, b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Chick, Allan Clifford
Personal papers of TX3350 Private (later Corporal) Allan Clifford Chick, 2/40 Battalion, prisoner of war (POW) Java and Japan, and British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF). The bulk of the papers ...PR85/189
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CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. BRIGADIER W. J. W. WINDEYER DSO ED, ...
Photograph
Maker: Burke, Frank Albert Charles
CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. BRIGADIER W. J. W. WINDEYER DSO ED, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMAND 9TH DIVISION, STANDS AT THE BOW OF A SMALL BOAT TO TALK TO OFFICERS STANDING AT T...121839
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CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. BRIGADIER W. J. W. WINDEYER DSO ED, ...
Photograph
Maker: Burke, Frank Albert Charles
CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. BRIGADIER W. J. W. WINDEYER DSO ED, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMAND 9TH DIVISION, WALKING UP THE RAMP OF LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST) 408 TO BID BON VOYA...121840
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CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. LEFT TO RIGHT: SX16605 SERGEANT H. ...
Photograph
Maker: Burke, Frank Albert Charles
CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. LEFT TO RIGHT: SX16605 SERGEANT H. MUNRO AND NX103883 SERGEANT O. L. BATES, BOTH OF 66TH BATTALION HEADQUARTERS. THEY ARE STANDING BESIDE TH...121837
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Chief Instructor of BCOF Royal Military College School, Lieutenant Colonel T. F. B. MacAdie, ...
Photograph
Chief Instructor of BCOF Royal Military College School, Lieutenant Colonel T. F. B. MacAdie, Commanding Officer 67th Infantry Battalion, sits at his desk.145741
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Chief Signal Officer's Branch, HQ, BCOF
Manuscript
TITLED "REPORT FROM JAPAN", THE MANUSCRIPT IS AN OVERALL RECORD OF BCOF SIGNAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE PERIOD 1946-1950. DIVIDED INTO 3 PARTS, (1) BCOF; (2) JAPANESE COMMUNICATIONS; (3) BCOF LINE AND W...MSS0644
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Chinese mail bag
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
White canvas mail bag with three metal eyelets. Printed on front and back in black ink are eight Chinese characters. Also printed on both front and back in black ink is "POSTES CHINOISES SHANGHAI 15 S...REL34635
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(1) Chisholm, Annetta E (2) Chisholm, Eileen M ((1) YWCA Representative, BCOF, Kure Japan (2) YWCA Representative, Nungarin W Aust)
Private Record
68 LETTERS FROM A CHISHOLM TO MOTHER (1947-49) 5 LETTERS FROM E. CHISHOLM TO MOTHER (c.1945) LETTERS FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. PROGRAMMES, NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS, SOUVENIRSPR85/292
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C. 1946-09-27. BCOF PERSONNEL VX119631 SERGEANT W. G. MCLAREN, BASE EDUCATION, ...
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C. 1946-09-27. BCOF PERSONNEL VX119631 SERGEANT W. G. MCLAREN, BASE EDUCATION, OF MELBOURNE, VIC, AND 21857 WARRANT OFFICER 1 A. L. SALTER, 5TH ENGINEERING COMPANY, 2ND NEW ZEALAND EX...131909
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. DINING ROOM AT LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE.
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. DINING ROOM AT LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE.131896
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. ENJOYING LUNCH IN THE DINING ROOM AT THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST ...
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. ENJOYING LUNCH IN THE DINING ROOM AT THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE. LEFT TO RIGHT: 1486973 DRIVER D. WEEDON OF CHESHIRE, ENGLAND; 14428887 CORPORAL D. TURNER OF G...131893
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT OF THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE.
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT OF THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE.131891
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. LOOKING DOWN A VILLAGE STREET THROUGH THE TORII ARCH AT THE ...
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. LOOKING DOWN A VILLAGE STREET THROUGH THE TORII ARCH AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, THE BCOF REST CENTRE.131894
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. SIGN ERECTED BY BCOF AT THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE.
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. SIGN ERECTED BY BCOF AT THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE.131890
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. SIGNPOST AND NEW BRIDGE IN THE MAIN STREET.
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. SIGNPOST AND NEW BRIDGE IN THE MAIN STREET.131895
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C. 1946-09-27. TROOPS FROM THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE, AT UDAKI FALLS ...
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C. 1946-09-27. TROOPS FROM THE LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE, AT UDAKI FALLS WITH TWO GEISHA GIRLS. LEFT TO RIGHT: 14428887 CORPORAL D. TURNER, 8TH COMPANY, ROYAL ARMY SERVICE CORP...131934
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. VIEW OF THE LAKE.
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C.1946-09-27. VIEW OF THE LAKE.131900
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CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C. 1946-09-27. VX104838 SERGEANT GEOFFREY ALLENBY TAYLOR OF CAMBERWELL, VIC, IN ...
Photograph
Maker: Freeman, William Harry
CHUZENJI, JAPAN. C. 1946-09-27. VX104838 SERGEANT GEOFFREY ALLENBY TAYLOR OF CAMBERWELL, VIC, IN THE WELL-STOCKED LIBRARY AT LAKESIDE HOTEL, BCOF REST CENTRE.131897
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Cigarette case : Sergeant O C R Pike, 2/3 Casualty Clearing Station
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Chrome-plated brass cigarette case with a decorative finish on the front and back. The case is hinged along the left side and opens by pushing a clasp on the right. The initials 'OCRP' are engraved on...REL31555
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Cohen, Victor Harley (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Cohen, Victor Harley
Item (1 A & B) Folder containing copies of instructions, correspondence and drills for HMAS "Hobart" and other Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy vessels 1942 to 1945 plus HMAS "Nizam" merchant ship...PR91/137
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Cole, H J (Able Seaman, HMAS Nizam, RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Cole, H J
DIARY KEPT BY COLE ON BOARD THE DESTROYER NIZAM DURING OPERATIONS NEAR JAPAN DURING THE CLOSING STAGES OF THE WAR; ALSO POEM AND NEWSPAPER CUTTING ABOUT CASUALTIES LOST ON THE NIZAM IN FEBRUARY 1945PR89/016
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Collection related to the service of Leonard Harold William Andrew
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Major Leonard Harold William Andrew standing next to a 38th parallel sign at the boarder of North and South Korea. Leonard Harold William Andrew enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon afte...AWM2018.1012.2
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Collection related to the service of Leonard Harold William Andrew
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of 3914 (ex-VX946994, VX221330) Leonard Harold William 'Billy' Andrew with a Japanese doll. Andrew enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after his 18th birthday. He served ...AWM2018.1012.3
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Collection related to the service of Leonard Harold William Andrew
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Studio portrait of 3914 (ex-VX946994, VX221330) Leonard Harold William 'Billy' Andrew. Andrew enlisted in the Second AIF on 11 April 1944, soon after his 18th birthday. He served in the Pacific Theatr...AWM2018.1012.1
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Collection related to the service of Peter Handley Brown
Photograph
NISHI ASHIBETSU, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN. C.1945-09. GROUP PORTRAIT OF AUSTRALIAN OFFICERS BEFORE THEIR DEPARTURE FROM THE PRISONER OF WAR CAMP WHERE THEY HAD BEEN HELD. LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW: NOTTAGE, CAPT...P00831.002
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Collection related to the service of Peter Handley Brown
Photograph
NISHI ASHIBETSU, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN. 1945? LOOKING SOUTH FROM THE NISHI ASHIBETSU HUT POISED ON THE EDGE OF A RAVINE AT THE PRISONER OF WAR CAMP WHERE A NUMBER OF AUSTRALIANS WERE HELD. THE POWS WALKED U...P00831.001
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Collection related to the service of Peter Handley Brown
Photograph
GROUP PORTRAIT OF SOME AUSTRALIAN OFFICERS WHO WERE PRISONERS OF WAR AT THE CAMP. LEFT TO RIGHT: BACK ROW: CAPTAIN H. A. J. TOZER (CAPTURED BY THE JAPANESE AT RABAUL), LIEUTENANT C. W. MARSHALL, CAPTA...P00831.005
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Collection related to the service of Peter Handley Brown
Photograph
NISHI ASHIBETSU, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN. 1945? MINE YARD (?COAL MINE, POSSIBLY OWNED BY THE MITSUI CORPORATION) WITH VARIOUS TIMBER STACKS SEEN FROM OVER A FENCE AT THE PRISONER OF WAR CAMP WHERE A NUMBER OF...P00831.003
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Collection related to the service of Peter Handley Brown
Photograph
NISHI ASHIBETSU, HOKKAIDO, JAPAN. 1945-08-20. GROUP PORTRAIT OF REPRESENTATIVES OF AUSTRALIAN AND AMERICAN PRISONERS OF WAR WHO WERE ENTERTAINED AT DINNER BY THE MITSUI COMPANY, WHICH PROBABLY OWNED T...P00831.004
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Commander in Chief (British Commonwealth Occupation Forces (BCOF))
Private Record
VISITORS BOOK OF C IN C BCOF, JAPAN.EXDOC161
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Commander James Morrow
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
Portrait of James Cairns Morrow, DSO, DSC, Commander of HMAS Shropshire, Royal Australian Navy.ART25504
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Commodore John Collins
Art
Maker: Adams, Dennis
Portrait of Commodore John Augustine Collins, Australian Squadron Commander, HMAS 'Shropshire, Royal Australian Navy.ART25682
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Corona Four Typewriter : Captain M B Tindale, British Commonwealth Occupation Force
Heraldry
Maker: Smith-Corona Typewriters
Black non-folding, manual, portable, desktop typewriter complete with wooden and leatherette carry case. The aluminium and tin body is finished in black enamel paint. Forty two full size individual ke...REL38910
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Corrigan, Joan Mary (Historical Editor, G-2 Historical Division GHQ - Far East Command, US Army, b.1912)
Private Record
Maker: Corrigan, Joan Mary
Personal papers and letters of commendation relating to the extensive work performed by Miss Corrigan as a member of the Japan Research Division, particularly in the are of intelligence operations and...PR88/106
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Counting confiscated yen - Repatriation Centre, Senzaki
Art
Maker: Rowed, Reg
Money confiscated from Koreans is counted by Japanese officials - Koreans who try to get into Japan often have large amounts of yen and authorities are mystified as to how and where it is acquired.ART26737
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Dandie, Alexander (Sergeant, b.1912)
Private Record
Maker: Dandie, Alexander
TYPESCRIPT COPY OF "THE STORY OF J FORCE" DESCRIBING THE EVENTS AND CONDITIONS AS A POW IN JAPAN FROM 1943-1945. INCLUDES ILLUSTRATIONS AND REMINISCENCES OF FELLOW INMATESPR86/322
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Dark blue commemorative scarf (furoshiki) : Lieutenant K Matsuo, Imperial Japanese Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Dark blue cotton commemorative scarf (furoshiki) bearing a poem composed by Mrs Matsuo. The poem has been printed on to the furoshiki in white characters.REL/05193
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Darwin, NT. 1945-09-21. NX45677 Corporal Barber of Petersham, NSW, and NX3400 Private Burling of ...
Photograph
Maker: Department of Air
Darwin, NT. 1945-09-21. NX45677 Corporal Barber of Petersham, NSW, and NX3400 Private Burling of Lakemba, NSW enjoy a beer at the bar after arriving in Australia by air from prisoner of war (POW) camp...NWA0974
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Davis, Cyril B (Private, 8th Aust Div Sigs and POW, Japan)
Private Record
Maker: Davis, Cyril Bowen (Dusty)
TELEGRAM THROUGH INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS RE PLACE OF DAVIS' INCARCERATION. THREE POW POSTCARDS TO WIFE.3DRL/2212
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Davis, Walter Charles (Private, b.1908 - d.1945))
Private Record
Maker: Davis, Walter Charles
Collection relating to NX40190 Private Walter Davis, 2/18 Battalion, 1941-1945. It comprises a message written by Davis and thrown overboard from the Queen Mary when it left Sydney for Singapore in Fe...PR03448
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Defence Force Service Medal : Commander G A Beange, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Force Service Medal with two clasps. Pantograph engraved reverse with recipient's details.REL37352.012
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Defence Medal : Signalman R C Ingram, 8 Division Signals, AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Defence Medal. Impressed on edge with recipient's details.REL33291.003
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Detail photograph of the forward superstructure and foremast of the battleship HMS King George V ...
Photograph
Maker: Goodchild, John
Detail photograph of the forward superstructure and foremast of the battleship HMS King George V showing the ships forward fire control equipment. Abaft and above the bridge is the main armament's dir...121237
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Diary of Jack Lusby Burns, January-April 1943
Digitised Collection
Maker: Burns, Jack Lusby
Diary relating to the Second World War Service of VX39159 Lieutenant Jack Lusby Burns, 1st Independent Company. This diary is the second of six diaries kept by Burns while he was a prisoner of war in...AWM2019.22.28
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Diary of Jack Lusby Burns, July-November 1942
Digitised Collection
Maker: Burns, Jack Lusby
Diary relating to the Second World War Service of VX39159 Lieutenant Jack Lusby Burns, 1st Independent Company. This diary is the first of six diaries kept by Burns while he was a prisoner of war in ...AWM2019.22.27
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Diary of Jack Lusby Burns, June-August 1945
Digitised Collection
Maker: Burns, Jack Lusby
Diary relating to the Second World War Service of VX39159 Lieutenant Jack Lusby Burns, 1st Independent Company. This diary is the sixth of six diaries kept by Burns while he was a prisoner of war in ...AWM2019.22.32
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Diary of Jack Lusby Burns, June-October 1944
Digitised Collection
Maker: Burns, Jack Lusby
Diary relating to the Second World War Service of VX39159 Lieutenant Jack Lusby Burns, 1st Independent Company. This diary is the fourth of six diaries kept by Burns while he was a prisoner of war in...AWM2019.22.30
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Diary of Jack Lusby Burns, May-September 1943
Digitised Collection
Maker: Burns, Jack Lusby
Diary relating to the Second World War Service of VX39159 Lieutenant Jack Lusby Burns, 1st Independent Company. This diary is the third of six diaries kept by Burns while he was a prisoner of war in ...AWM2019.22.29
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Diary of Jack Lusby Burns, October 1944-January 1945
Digitised Collection
Maker: Burns, Jack Lusby
Diary relating to the Second World War Service of VX39159 Lieutenant Jack Lusby Burns, 1st Independent Company. This diary is the fifth of six diaries kept by Burns while he was a prisoner of war in ...AWM2019.22.31
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DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-02. AUSTRALIAN BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF) TROOPS ...
Photograph
DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-02. AUSTRALIAN BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF) TROOPS (SKIERS) ASSEMBLED OUTSIDE YAMAGOYA OR MOUNTAIN COTTAGE. THIS BUILDING ABOVE THE CHALET HAS BEEN ABANDONED.126664
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DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-02. AUSTRALIAN BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF) TROOPS ...
Photograph
DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-02. AUSTRALIAN BRITISH COMMONWEALTH OCCUPATION FORCE (BCOF) TROOPS (SKIERS) ASSEMBLED OUTSIDE YAMAGOYA OR MOUNTAIN COTTAGE. THIS BUILDING ABOVE THE CHALET HAS BEEN ABANDONED.126665
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DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-02. AUSTRALIANS INSPECTING A PRIMITIVE MILL USED FOR GRINDING RICE. IT ...
Photograph
DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-02. AUSTRALIANS INSPECTING A PRIMITIVE MILL USED FOR GRINDING RICE. IT IS WORKED BY MEANS OF A WATER-WHEEL.126667
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DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-01. FINISH OF THE SKI DERBY. VX174325 CAPTAIN H. F. CLARK WAS THE WINNER.
Photograph
DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-01. FINISH OF THE SKI DERBY. VX174325 CAPTAIN H. F. CLARK WAS THE WINNER.126653
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DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-01. NX34445 DRIVER D. S. CROXSTEDT, ASHFIELD, NSW, FROM 34 BRIGADE HQ, ...
Photograph
DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-01. NX34445 DRIVER D. S. CROXSTEDT, ASHFIELD, NSW, FROM 34 BRIGADE HQ, MAKES A SKI RUN WITHOUT A FALL.126656
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DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-01. NX84445 DRIVER D. S. CROXSTEDT OF ASHFIELD, NSW, 34 BRIGADE HQ IS A ...
Photograph
DOGOYAMA, JAPAN. 1946-04-01. NX84445 DRIVER D. S. CROXSTEDT OF ASHFIELD, NSW, 34 BRIGADE HQ IS A BEGINNER ON SKIS.126650