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Alexander Joseph Lochhead, as a Lieutenant, 39th Battalion, interviewed by Harry Martin for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Lochhead, Alexander Joseph Martin, Harry
Early life; joining Cadet Corps; transfer to militia; shipment to New Guinea; service on the Kokoda Trail in 1942; home leave; joining 2/2nd Battalion AIF; promotion to sergeant; return to New Guinea ...S00502
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DENIKI, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-10. MEMBERS OF THE 23RD LINE SECTION, 18TH LINES OF COMMUNICATION ...
Photograph
DENIKI, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-10. MEMBERS OF THE 23RD LINE SECTION, 18TH LINES OF COMMUNICATION SIGNALS DURING A REST PERIOD. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- VX91161 SIGNALMAN A.R. NICOLSON (1); V503456 SIGN...072428
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DENIKI, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-10. THE ALOLA SIGNAL STATION, OPERATED BY THE 23RD LINE SECTION, 18TH ...
Photograph
DENIKI, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-10. THE ALOLA SIGNAL STATION, OPERATED BY THE 23RD LINE SECTION, 18TH LINES OF COMMUNICATION SIGNALS.072427
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Deniki signal station
Art
Maker: Nicholls, John
A view of the signal station at Deniki along the Kokoda Trail, New Guinea. This work was drawn by soldier artist Lieutenant John Nicholls, NX160003, 2nd Australian Jungle Trunk-Line Maintenance Secti...ART93202
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Jack Flanagan, Corporal of 39th Battalion, interviewed by Harry Martin for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Flanagan, James Edward (Jack)
Discusses childhood and early adulthood; religion; nationalism; enlistment; pacifism; Australia; army; militia; AIF / militia relations; 39th Battalion; embarkation for New Guinea; propaganda; looting...S00504
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Jack Lawrence (Smoky) Howson as a private 39th Battalion, New Guinea, 1942-1945, interviewed by Harry Martin for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Howson, Jack Lawrence (Smokey) Martin, Harry
Discusses prewar education; religion; economic depression, class differences, prewar employment, conscription; enlistment; army training; embarkation; authority; Australia; 39th Battalion; casualties;...S00501
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Military Medal : Corporal P C Poulsen, 39 Battalion AIF
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Military Medal (Geo VI). Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL41990
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Smythe, Albert Victor (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Smythe, Albert Victor
Citation for the Military Medal awarded to Private Smythe for his actions on 9 August 1942 at Kokoda. Serving with 39 Battalion, Smythe held off at least seven Japanese assaults on his section's posi...PR01718
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(V65593) Boland, Jack Wallis (Private), 39th Battalion, interviewed by Harry Martin for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45
Sound
Maker: Martin, Harry
Discusses prewar employment; religion; education; politics; joined militia; at age twenty one conscripted to 39th Battalion in Melbourne; transported by train to Sydney; embarkation on SS Aquitania; a...S00506
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(VX117109/V40104) Donald James Simonson MC, as a captain, platoon commander 39th Battalion, interviewed by Harry Martin for the Keith Murdoch Sound Archive of Australia in the War of 1939-45.
Sound
Maker: Simonson, Donald James (Don)
Interview includes discussion of: birth, education and family details; father’s service in First World War; cadets and militia; called up and joining 39th Battalion in PNG; SS Aquitania; troops badly ...S00503