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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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Clyde Edward 'Ted' Jennings as a Private, 39th Battalion, Kokoda Trail interviewed by David Rolfe
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Maker: Jennings, Clyde Edward Rolfe, David
Ted Jennings talks about how he aquired a crucifix from a Japanese soldier during operations at the Gona Anglican Mission, Papua New Guinea on 10 December 1942. A transcript of this recording may be a...S05029
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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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(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