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Abbotsmith, John (Sergeant, 2/4th Field Park Coy Rae, AIF b.1918)
Private Record
Maker: Abbotsmith, John
TWO PHOTOGRAPHS OF AIF SCHOOLS AND COURSES CERTIFICATES DATED 1942 PRESENTED TO J ABBOTSMITH FOR INSTRUCTION IN SKIING FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE COURSE AT LES CEDRES, LEBANONPR85/415
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Arthur, Wilfred Stanley (Group Captain, b.1919)
Private Record
Maker: Arthur, Wilfred Stanley 'Woof'
Collection includes letters of Group Captain Wilfred Stanley Arthur,spanning 1935-1943,diary(1935), flying log book covering 1939-1943 period, photographs and airmail stickers. Captain Arthur served i...PR01192
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Bergin, Michael H (Chaplain, MC, 51st Bn b.1879 - d.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Bergin, Michael
BIOGRAPHY OF FATHER BERGIN, JESUIT, WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO HIS SERVICE ON GALLIPOLI AND IN FRANCE AND HIS DEATH IN ACTION3DRL/7359
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Berryman, Sir Frank Horton (Lieutenant General, b.1894 - d.1981)
Private Record
Maker: Berryman, Frank Horton
Collection relating to the military career of VX20308 Lieutenant General Frank Horton Berryman, KCVO, CB, CBE, DSO, 7 Australian Division (formerly II Corps, Land Headquarters (LHQ), 2 Australian Divi...PR84/370
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Berry, Ron M (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Berry, Ron Mirfield
DIARY OF SERVICE COVERING ENLISTMENT AND VOYAGE TO MIDDLE EAST, ACTION AT TOBRUK AND MOVE TO SYRIA. ALSO RETURN TO AUSTRALIA AND SERVICE IN NEW GUINEA. VERY DETAILED. Copy of the Official History volu...PR84/021
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Bibra, Kenneth Charles von (Private, b.1911 - d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: von Bibra, Kenneth Charles
Collection of ninety five original letters written by Private von Bibra to his wife during service overseas with the 2nd AIF. Von Bibra served with 2/14 Battalion and was killed in action in Syria in ...PR01741
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Billings, Michael Bourke (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Billings, Michael Bourke
Letters from Private Billings to his sweetheart and later wife, Kathleen. Mentions impending departure from Puckapunyal, stopover in Bombay, leave in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Beirut and Cairo while statio...PR00610
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Blair, John Murray (Lieutenant Colonel, b.? - d.1985)
Private Record
Maker: Blair, John Murray
Papers of Lieutenant-Colonel Doctor John Murray Blair relating to his position as commanding officer of the 11 Field Ambulance at Milne Bay during the Second World War. Items include correspondence p...PR03006
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Blake, William Ernest (Driver, b.1908)
Private Record
Maker: Blake, William Ernest
Mixed collection of papers relating to Driver Blake's service with 1st Australian Motor Ambulance Convoy. The collection consists of his record of service book, 2 army driving licences, train ticket, ...PR00380
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Blundell, Neville (Private, 2/3rd Bn AIF b.1918)
Private Record
Maker: Blundell, Neville
REGULAR DETAILED LETTERS WRITTEN TO HIS WIFE MAVIS ("MAY") DURING HIS PROLONGED ABSENCE, FIRSTLY IN THE MIDDLE EAST; THEN NEW GUINEA AND LASTLY IN NORTH QUEENSLAND. THE LETTERS CLOSELY FOLLOW THE RELA...PR88/192
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Bourchier, Murray William James (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1881 - b.1937)
Private Record
Maker: Bourchier, Murray William James
Collection relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant Colonel Murray William James Bourchier, 4th Australian Light Horse Regiment. Collection consists four letters written by Lt Col Bourch...2DRL/0444
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Bourke, Rowland Hugh (WARRANT OFFICER, d.1944)
Private Record
Maker: Bourke, Rowland Hugh
COPIES OF LETTERS WRITTEN TO HIS FAMILY FROM TRAINING CAMPS IN PALESTINE AND EGYPT, SERVICE IN SYRIA AND CRETE AND A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF A COMPANY ATTACK IN TOBRUKPR88/125
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Bradbury, W.G. (L/Cpl)
Private Record
Maker: Bradbury, W G
Detailed and incisive record of service as a Signaller in two major theatres. Covers sea voyage to Middle East, training and leave, active service in North Africa including Tobruk, garrison duty in Sy...PR00434
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Bradsworth, Reg (Private, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Bradsworth, Reg
ACCOUNT OF INCIDENT IN SYRIA, 1941 AND DETAILS OF A PATROL IN BLACK CAT AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1943PR85/238
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Bryant, Arthur Francis Peter (Warrant Officer, b.1916 - d.2000)
Private Record
Maker: Bryant, Arthur Francis Peter
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Warrant Officer Arthur Francis Peter Bryant, 2/17 Battalion in the Middle East and North African campaigns. Collection consists of five original...PR03012
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Bull, Joseph Clarence (1st Aircraft Mechanic, b.1893 - d.1981)
Private Record
Maker: Bull, Joseph Clarence
Copy of a diary written by Joseph Bull, spanning October 1916-February 1919, describing experiences of serving in First World War, with the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) in the Middle East, mainly Pal...PR01547
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Carleton, F L (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Carleton, F L
Journal typed up from notes made on scraps of paper. Discusses training, leave, garrisoning of Tobruk and battles there, German attacks on the perimeter, patrols, counter attacks, evacuation. Journal ...PR91/033
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Carne, Walter Mervyn (b.1885 - d.1952)
Private Record
Maker: Various Carne, Walter Mervyn
Collection relating to Lieutenant Walter Mervyn Carne, 5th Light Horse, First World War. Collection comprises two albums containing primarily photographs, with some postcards and newspaper clippings,...PR03051
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2/3 Casualty Clearing Station Association
Private Record
Records of the Association comprising proceedings of meetings, membership lists, correspondence, financial papers, newspaper cuttings, articles written by members of the Association, histories of the ...PR00430
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Cavanough, Thomas (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Cavanough, Thomas
Diaries describing service in Australia, Great Britain, North Africa, Syria, Papua New Guinea and Borneo, written 1939-1945; a book of comments on many aspects of service particularly homefront, AIF-C...PR00194
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Clothier, Les (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Clothier, Les
Diaries of an infantryman throughout war, with particular relevance to Tobruk, El Alamein, training on Atherton Tablelands, New Guinea and Borneo. Comments on enemy attacks, air raids, twice wounded, ...PR00588
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Connelly, John Norman (Sergeant b.1897 - d.1979)
Private Record
Maker: Connelly, John Norman
Transcript of diaries covering service in the 1st AIF and 2nd AIF. Describes sea voyages, training, service as a machine gunner in 1st AIF, wounding and hospitalisation, camaraderie; service in 2nd AI...PR00227
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Crawford, J A (Private, 2/17th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Crawford, J A
Manuscript entitled 'Forward from El Alemein' written by Crawford and covers his personal experience in the Middle East.3DRL/0368
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Cunningham, Thomas Duncan (Major, b.1899 - d.1971)
Private Record
Maker: Cunningham, Thomas Duncan
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX9778 Major Thomas Duncan Cunningham, Australian Army Provost Corps, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, Middle East, Greece, Ceylon, a...PR05373
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Dennis, Peter
Private Record
Maker: Dennis, Peter
LECTURES GIVEN AT RMC DUNTROON ON GALLIPOLI AND SYRIAN CAMPAIGNS, AND SERIES ON WESTER FRONT. ANOTHER SERIES OF LECTURES TITLED THE GREAT WAR GIVEN AT THE STAFF COLLEGE AT QUETTA IN 1927. OFFICIAL REC...PR85/437
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Dunn, Arthur Edward (Sapper; b.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Dunn, Arthur
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX17665 Sapper Arthur Edward Dunn, 2/6 Field Company, RAE, AIF. Collection consists of one original handwritten letter written by Sapper Dunn and...PR82/066
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Fellows, T Howard (Lieutenant, d.1965)
Private Record
Maker: Fellows, T Howard
A scrapbook kept by Lt Fellows' mother during his war service years. The scrapbook contains poems, newspaper and magazine clippings, photographs, telegrams, an essay, menu cards, receipts and copies o...PR00411
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Field, John (Brigadier, CBE, DSO, Co 2/12 Bn and 7th Aust Inf Bde)
Private Record
Maker: Field, John
DIARIES, FILES AND PAPERS RELATING TO FIELD'S WAR SERVICE AND TO SPECIFIC OPERATIONS3DRL/6937
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Fitzhenry, Arthur (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Fitzhenry, Arthur
Letters sent back to his family from Syria discussing general family matters and brief impressions of the local area, including visits to Tel Aviv on leave.PR00167
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Fooks, Walter Pemberton (Major, b.1906 - d.1989)
Private Record
Maker: Fooks, Walter Pemberton
DIARIES (1940-1942) PROVIDE A DETAILED ACCOUNT OF FIELD WORKSHOP AND VEHICLE RECOVERY ACTIVITIES, AND THE CAMPAIGNS IN NORTH AFRICA, GREECE, CRETE IN GENERAL. INCLUDES COMMENTS ON AMERICAN FORCES AND ...PR00250
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Frazer, David Henry (Private, b.1913 - d.1994)
Private Record
Maker: Frazer, David Henry
A collection of 181 letters written by VX41179 Private David Henry Frazer (later Sergeant) to his family during a sustained period of Second World War active service with 2/24 Battalion in North Afric...PR01943
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French Forces - Syria
Private Record
Maker: Unknown
Original of sketch captured in an enemy post at Khirbe looking towards Metulla illustrating the fields of fire enjoyed by the Vichy French. This was loaned to the Official Historian by Porter, then co...PR91/197
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Gatehouse, Geoff (Sergeant, 2/15th Fld Coy, Rae, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Gatehouse, Geoff
LETTER WRITTEN IN AUGUST 1941 FROM SYRIA DESCRIBING FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF COUNTRY, PEOPLE AND CAMP LIFEPR87/040
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Goodyear, Cleeve W (Sergeant, DCM)
Private Record
Maker: Goodyear, Cleeve W
LETTERS OF CONGRATULATION RE AWARD OF DCM - BOTH PERSONAL AND OFFICIAL. ARRANGEMENTS FOR AWARD TO BE MADE AND CITATIONPR85/183
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Gordon, Ian Campbell (Major General, b.1952)
Private Record
Maker: Gordon, Ian Campbell
Collection relating to the service of Lieutenant Colonel (later Major General) Ian Campbell Gordon with UN Peacekeeping operations in the Western Sahara and East Timor. Included in the collection is G...PR00198
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Green, Charles Hercules (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1919 - d.1950); Green, Olwyn (b.1923 - d.2019)
Private Record
Maker: Green, Charles Hercules Green, Edna Olwyn
Papers of Lieutenant Colonel Charles Hercules Green DSO, and Olwyn Green, relating to his service with the 2/2 Battalion in North Africa and Greece, and the 2/11 Battalion in New Guinea during the Sec...PR00466
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Green, William Richard (W1-Captain, 3rd Dragoon Guards, MC, MID, W2-Sergeant, 1 Australian Corps Petrol Park and Workshops, )
Private Record
Maker: Green, William Richard
LETTER DESCRIBES EXPERIENCES AFTER LEAVING SYRIA IN 1942 ON "ORCADES", JAPANESE INVASION OF JAVA AND HIS CAPTURE. COVERS PERIOD AS A POW FROM 1942 TO 1945 WHILE WORKING ON BURMA RAILWAY, VARIOUS CAMPS...PR90/038
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Gregan, Damian (Captain, 1st Aust Base Supply Depot, AIF b.1913)
Private Record
Maker: Gregan, Damian
IRREGULAR ENTRIES COVERING BASE WORK IN PALESTINE AND SYRIA, COMMENTS ON JEWISH LIFE STYLE, RETURN TO AUSTRALIA VIA OESTENHAVEN AND DESCRIPTION OF THE CONFUSION APPARENT, POSTING TO ORO BAY, SECONDMEN...PR84/264
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Guthrie, William John 'Bill' (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Various Guthrie, William John (Bill)
Collection relates to Sergeant William John 'Bill' Guthrie, RAAF Media, Middle East (Operation Okra, Task Group 630), Iraq and Syria, 2015. Collection compiled by Sgt Guthrie (RAAF Media) and consis...AWM2016.677.1
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Hammond, Henry Armstrong 'Harry' (Lieutenant)
Private Record
Maker: Hammond, Henry Armstrong 'Harry'
Memoir of Lieutenant Henry Armstrong 'Harry' Hammond, titled: 'Chapter two - 1914-1918 War.' Armstrong enlisted in the AIF in October 1914, joining 5 Light Horse Regiment. He served at Gallipoli, a...PR01775
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Hampton, Sgt John Patrick (2/9 Australian Division Salvage Unit, b.1904 - d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: Hampton, John Patrick
Collection relating to Sgt John P Hampton who served with 9th Division Salvage Unit during World War 2. Collection consists of mixed papers dated 1940 to 1945 which include a discharge certificate, A...PR00759
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Hansen, Len O (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Hansen, Leonard Oswald 'Len'
Diary written by QX2992 Sergeant Len Hansen while serving with 2/15 Battalion in the Middle East. The diary covers most of 1942, from January to September including a period reorganising in Palestine...PR01753
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Harry, Stanley Bickford (Squadron Leader, d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: Harry, Stanley Bickford
Mixed papers relating to service with Free French forces in Syria. Includes photographs.PR00465
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Hennessy, Harold Victor
Private Record
Maker: Hennessy, Harold Victor Hennessy, Harold Victor
Collection relating to NX36780 Corporal Harold Victor Hennessy, who served with the 2/13 Battalion during the Second World War. Collection includes 7 original handwritten letters dated 1941 & 1942, w...PR00303
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Hissey, Alan (Private, b: 1912(?) d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Hissey, Allan
Personal letter and card from Private Alan Hissey (2/27 Battalion) in Syria to his sister-in-law and her husband, Myra and Tom Gifford, with a photograph of Hissey, who was killed during the Kokoda ca...PR00848
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Johnson, Ken (Sapper, 2/1st Survey Coy, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Johnson, Kenneth Owen
PHOTOGRAPHIC DIARY COMPILED ON SURVEY DUTIES IN THE PALESTINE-LEBANON AREAPR82/156
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Klein, Kare Oskar (Corporal, b.1914 - d.1997)
Private Record
Maker: Klein, Kare Oskar
Diary/memoir in large notebook of NX31225 Corporal Kare Oskar Klein relating to his war service in the Middle East and New Guinea between 1940 and 1945, probably written after the event. It describes ...PR00936
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Klicke, Allan Reginald (b.1912 - d.1944)
Private Record
Maker: Australian Military Forces
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX17485 Private Allan Reginald Klicke (Kliche) 2/2 Pioneer Battalion. Wallet 1 of 1 - Wallet consists of two letters sent by the Australian Mili...PR04793
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Knight, A H (Sergeant, MM, 2/3rd Anti Tank Regt)
Private Record
Maker: Knight, A H
CARD AND SKETCH BY STAN HARVEY. HUMOROUS. RELATING TO AUSTRALIANS IN SYRIA3DRL/3978
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Long, Albert Edward Arthur (Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Long, Albert Edward Arthur
DIARIES (AND TRANSCRIPT) DESCRIBE EXPERIENCES AS AN ORDINANCE DRIVER AND OTHER DUTIES, WITH DETAILED ENTRIES COVERING SERVICE IN TOBRUK, SYRIA, RETURN TO AUSTRALIA, AND IN NEW GUINEA ALONG THE KOKODA ...PR00233
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Lowing, B. M. MC and Bar (Captain, b.1881 - d.1937)
Private Record
Maker: Lowing, Bertie Macadam
INCOMPLETE LETTER WRITTEN BY CAPT LOWING TO HIS MOTHER DESCRIBING ENGAGEMENTS NEAR LAKE TIBERIAS AND THE MARCH INTO DAMASCUSPR83/122
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MacInante, Anthony Alexander (Corporal, b.1915)
Private Record
Maker: MacInante, Anthony A (Tony)
Three volumes of handwritten, bound memoirs of Trooper MacInante who served with 7 Division Cavalry Regiment and was later transferred to 2/5 Field Company during the Second World War.PR01743
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Makings, Clement (Sergeant, 2/6th Fld Ambul AIF b.1910 - d.1952)
Private Record
Maker: Makings, Clement
DIARIES WITH REGULAR ENTRIES MAINTAINED FROM DEPARTURE IN ADELAIDE, MOVEMENT TO THE MIDDLE EAST, TRAINING, ACTIVE SERVICE IN SYRIA AND LEBANON, RETURN TO AUSTRALIA, MOVEMENT TO NEW GUINEA, ADVANCE AND...PR86/105
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Marshall, Henry Charles David (Major, b.1905 - d.1971)
Private Record
Maker: Marshall, Henry Charles David
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX34 Major Henry Charles David Marshall, DSO, ED, 2/7 Infantry Battalion, 1939-1945. The collection consists of fifteen handwritten booklets o...PR03058
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Matthews, A P (Aust Ordnance Depot, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Matthews, A P
INDEXES TO ROUTINE ORDERS, AIF ORDERS AND DADOS INSTRUCTIONS AND LATER INDEX TO GENERAL ROUTINE ORDERS AND DOS ROUTINE INSTRUCTIONSPR82/148
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MEARS, CYRIL WILLIAM (CORPORAL, b.1920)
Private Record
Maker: Mears, Cyril William
DIARY MAINTAINED FROM TIME OF EMBARKATION AT SYDNEY ABOARD THE "AQUITANIA", POSTING TO THE WESTERN DESERT, PATROL ACTIVITIES IN TOBRUK, POSTING TO SYRIA, THE BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN AND EVENTUAL RETURN T...PR84/379
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Parramore, Neville (Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Parramore, Neville Rodd
Diaries and letters describe enlistment, training, active service in North Africa, Syria and New Guinea, and later garrison duty in Australia. Several letters and one diary provide an insight into con...PR00213
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Penna, William Herbert (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Penna, William Herbert
Letters to his family describing operations against the Turks during the war of 1914-1918, including Romani, Jerusalem, and the advance on Damascus. Comments on family life, attitude to conscription, ...PR00028
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Prain, Michael John (Major)
Private Record
Maker: Martin, Desmond Prain, Michael John United Nations
Collection relating to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) service of Major Michael John Prain, Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Israel, 1985-1986. Wallet 1...PR00252
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Robinson, John Allan (Leading Aircraftman, b.1918 - d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Robinson, J A
Papers of 434705 Leading Aircraftman John Allan Robinson relating to his service with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during the Second World War. Robinson served as a Private with the 2/2nd Pi...PR04044
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Rose, Wilfred Roland (Major)
Private Record
Maker: Rose, Wilfred Roland
Photo album compiled by NX35031 Major Wilfred Rose during his service in the Middle East with 2/9 Field Regiment in the Second World War.PR03405
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Savige, Sir Stanley George (Lieutenant General, b.1890 - d.1954)
Private Record
Maker: Savige, Stanley George
Collection relating to the Second World War service and post-war career of VX13 Lieutenant General Sir Stanley George Savige, KBE, CB, DSO, MC, ED, II Corps (formerly 17 Infantry Brigade, 3 Division, ...3DRL/2529
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Shannon, Victor William (Corporal, b.1915 - d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Shannon, Victor William
Copies of original letters and reflections titled `A Pommy in the Australian Army 1939-45' written by W. Shannon. The letters convey an Englishman's efforts to come to terms with his adopted country. ...PR00642
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Shave, Lionel Kenneth (Lieutenant Colonel) OBE, ED
Private Record
Maker: Shave, Lionel Kenneth
Memoir entitled: "The ramblings of a World War II army intelligence officer/ by Lt-Col L. K. Shave OBE, ED. (Ret).PR01674
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Smith, Edward E (Lieutenant, Military History Field Unit, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Smith, Edward Ernest
DESCRIPTIVE LETTERS WRITTEN TO HIS PARENTS WHILE IN PALESTINE AND LATER TRANSFER TO THE MILITARY HISTORY SECTION AS AN OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER COVERING EVENTS IN THE WESTERN DESERT AND SYRIA. LATER MATE...PR88/215
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Smith, George Frederick DSO ED, (Lieutenant Colonel, b.1905)
Private Record
Maker: Smith, George Frederick
Extensive reminiscences regarding 2/6 Bn, including the formation of the battalion, early training, campaigns in Greece, Crete and Syria. The reminiscences cover the period 1939-1941 and mention Horac...PR85/223
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Smith, Lloyd Hamilton (Private, b.1918)
Private Record
Maker: Smith, Lloyd Hamilton
Mixed papers relating to Private Smith's World War Two service with 2/33 Battalion and the 7 Australian Division Special Corps. The collection includes letters, telegrams, leave passes, poems, newspap...PR00115
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Sobczak, Zenon (Staff Sergeant, Polish R Corps)
Private Record
Maker: Sobczak, Zenon
IDENTITY CARD OF SOBCZAK FOR CROIX DES COMBATTANTS VOLONTAIRES. INCLUDES PHOTO OF SOBCZAK. DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE OF SOBCZAK3DRL/8034
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Spencer, Herbert (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Spencer, Herbert
Letters to his wife describing sea voyage and camp life in Middle East. Some letters describe the evacuation from Greece and the establishment of a hospital in Eritrea.PR00003
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Stuart-Burnett, Raymond Frank (Chaplain)
Private Record
Maker: Stuart-Burnett, Raymond Frank
ORIGINAL DIARY WITH ENTRIES ON LOCAL EVENTS AND CONDITIONS, CHRONOLOGY OF WAR EFFORT IN EUROPE AND MIDDLE EAST AND NOTES ON EARLY CHURCH AND CUSTOMSPR86/204
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Thomas, Sidney Edwin (Lieutenant, b.1916 - d.1940)
Private Record
Maker: Smith, Robert Luckhust
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX3124 Lieutenant Sidney Edwin Thomas, 2/27 Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force. Collection contains a typescript copy of a letter writt...PR04549
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Timperley, Lewis C (Major)
Private Record
Maker: Timperley, Lewis Clayton
AWRS BIOGRAPHICAL FILE. NARRATIVE OF "C" SQN'S WORK SEPT 1918 AT EL KUNEITRA, SYRIA. PERSONAL NARRATIVES COVERING OPERATIONS FROM LUDD TO DAMASCUS. POEM - "I'VE HAD IT". CONCERT PROGRAMME - GRACIE FIE...3DRL/6294
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Towle, William Allen (Private, b.1921 - d.1998)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX148535 Private William Allen Towle, 41 Battalion. Collection consists of seven letters written to Pte William Towle (known as Bill) during 1941...PR05262
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Waters, Julian (Private, b.1914 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: Waters, Julian
MEMOIRS OF HIS SERVICE AS A STRETCHER BEARER, 1941-45, BRIEFLY IN SYRIA AND LATER IN NEW GUINEA, PARTICULARLY THE DEFENCE OF THE KOKODA TRACK, ADVANCE TO GONA, EVACUATION DUE TO SCRUB TYPHUS, RETURN F...PR88/122
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Webb, Robert Irving 'Bob' (Bombardier)
Private Record
Maker: Webb, Helen
Collection relating to NX34172 Bombardier Robert Irving (Bob) Webb, 2/6 Field Regiment, 1939-1945. It consists of biographical information about Webb compiled by his daughter, including transcriptions...PR03080
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White, George Arthur (Signaller)
Private Record
Maker: White, George Arthur
Diary detailing service in Greek campaign, commenting on refugees, air raids, retreat through Greece and evacuation to Crete, German attack and evacuation by destroyer. Later entries describe Syrian c...PR00510
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Wilesmith, Arthur Joseph (Sergeant, b.1919 - d.1996)
Private Record
Maker: Wilesmith, Arthur Joseph alpha lithograph
Sketchbook containing drawings and comments by Sergeant Arthur Joseph Wilesmith (QX7653) of 2/2 Machine Gun Battalion. Sketches depict various war scenes, caricatures and events, while serving in Mi...PR01819
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Williams, Ernest Morgan (Lieutenant Colonel b.1884)
Private Record
Maker: Williams, Ernest Morgan
Carbon copy of typed report submitted by Williams to HQ Desert Mounted Corps, on the administration of hospitals, Damascus, October to November 1918. Covers administration, condition of hospitals incl...PR90/188
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Williams, Louis Francis (Private, b.1916 - d.1970)
Private Record
Maker: Williams, Louis Francis
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 5527 (WX863) Private (later Corporal) Louis Francis Williams, 2/11 Australian Infantry Battalion. Comprises carbon copies of typed transcriptions...PR00763
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Wills, Stanley James (Lance Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Wills, Stanley James
Handwritten memoirs of Lance Corporal Wills' (VX60174) experiences during the Second World War with 2/7 Battalion. Covers enlistment in 1941, and service in both the Middle East and New Guinea. Also...PR01720
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Wilson, Henry Maitland (General, Gcb, Gbe, DSO, C in C Syria/Lebanon b.1881)
Private Record
Maker: Wilson, Henry Maitland
WARNS INHABITANTS OF SYRIA/LEBANON THAT ACTS OF AGGRESSION AGAINST ALLIED TROOPS, POSSESSION OF WARLIKE MATERIALS AND ACTS OF SABOTAGE WILL RESULT IN TRIAL BY MILITARY COURT. ULTIMATE PENALTY IS DEATH...EXDOC166
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Windon, Clifford (Signalman, 1st Australian Corps Signals)
Private Record
Maker: Windon, Clifford
Diaries and typed transcript covering NX19333 Signalman Cliff Windon's service in the Middle East, Greece, Syria and New Guinea during the Second World War.PR01501