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Abbott, Bruce Gidley (NX66389, Warrant Officer, 2/15 Field Regiment)
Manuscript
Maker: Abbott, Bruce G.
"Wartime diary of B.G. Abbott 1908-1995: While a Prisoner of the Japanese 1942-1945" by Bruce Gidley Abbott (NX66389, Warrant Officer, 2/15 Field Regiment). This manuscript is bound in two parts. Deta...MSS1731
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Allgrove (nee Hannah), 'Nell' Mavis (Captain)
Manuscript
Maker: Allgrove, Ellen Mavis (Nell) Allgrove, Ellen Mavis (Nell) Dryburgh, Margaret
Speech made in Adelaide, February 1988, relating experiences as a prisoner of war on Sumatra after the bombing and sinking of the "Vyner Brooke" off Banka Island. Includes comments concerning refusal ...MSS1486
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Arthurson, A C (Corporal, 13th Australian General Hospital, "F" Force)
Manuscript
Maker: Arthurson, Alexander Cyril 'Lex'
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "THE STORY OF THE 13TH AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL" FOLLOWS UNIT FROM FORMATION IN AUSTRALIA IN 1941, POSTING TO SINGAPORE, CAPTIVITY IN CHANGI AND OTHER AREAS OF SINGAPORE, "F" FORC...MSS1377
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Boardman, David Ralph (Private b: 1919)
Manuscript
Maker: Boardman, David Ralph
Manuscript describing enlistment in AIF, assignment as a reinforcement to 2/9 Field Ambulance, duties at Mersing and Singapore. After capitulation, internment at Changi, then moved with `K' Force to v...MSS1617
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Bruton, Peter
Manuscript
Maker: Bruton, Peter
Manuscript titled "The Matter of a Massacre: Alexandra Hospital Singapore 14-15 February 1942". Discusses the situation at the hospital as the Japanese approached, the initial assault and subsequent m...MSS1548
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Budd, Frank (Sapper, b.1907 - d.1952)
Manuscript
Maker: Budd, Frank
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Sapper WX2537 Frank Budd, 2/6 Field Park Company, Royal Australian Engineers, Singapore, Mayala, 1941-1942. The collection comprises a single ma...MSS0649
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Byrne, Harold Keith (NX7279, Private, 2/20 Australian Infantry Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Byrne, Harold Keith
"A Personal Story of World War II" by Private Harold Keith Byrne (NX7279) of the 2/20 Australian Infantry Battalion. Details war service of Private Byrne who was taken as a P.O.W. to Changi and then t...MSS1719
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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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Chippendale, John William (b: 1919 - d: 2009)
Manuscript
Maker: Chippendale, John William
16 page typed memoir titled 'My time', written in 1997 by NX49101 Signalman (Sig) John William Chippendale, 8 Corps of Signals who was interned as a prisoner of war of the Japanese from 1942 until 194...MSS2114
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1.Clifford, Leslie Edward Stuart (Signalman, b: 1901) 2.Bowyer-Smyth, Sir Philip Weyland (Commodore, b: 1894 d. 1978)
Manuscript
Maker: Clifford, Leslie Edward Stuart
Collection relating to the Second World War service of J90808 M602 Signalman Leslie Edward Stuart Clifford, HMAS Stuart, and Captain Sir Philip Weyland Bowyer-Smyth, HMAS Perth, 1941. Wallet 1 of 1 -...MSS1226
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Cole, Lewis Stanley (Corporal, b.1915 - d.?)
Manuscript
Maker: Cole, Lewis Stanley
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX30682 Corporal (Cpl) Lewis Stanley Cole. Collection consists of an 11 page typed memoir written by Cole in his later life. It describes his e...MSS2188
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Drummond, Alexander Hatton
Manuscript
Maker: Drummond, Alexander Hatton Williams, Jo
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX52775 Private (Pte) Alexander Hatton Drummond, who served with 2/29 Australian Infantry Battalion and became a prisoner of war (POW) of the Jap...MSS1530
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Elaine Balfour-Ogilvy, 14 January 1912 - 16 February 1942
Manuscript
Maker: Black, Airlie
A brief description of the life and Second World War service of Elaine Balfour-Ogilvy, Australian Army Nursing Service 2/4 Casualty Clearing Station. There is an emphasis on her singing and the joy it...MSS1865
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Forsyth, Keith C T (NX40563, Private, 2/18 Battalion, b. 1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Forsyth, Keith Charles Thomas
"My Story" by NX40563 Private Keith Charles Thomas Forsyth, 2/18 Infantry Battalion. The manuscript covers Forsyth's time in service with the 2/18 Battalion during the Second World War. Chapter 1 - 3 ...MSS1683
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Griffin, Murray (Official War Artist, b. 1903 - d.1992)
Manuscript
Manuscript relating to the Second World War service of Official War Artist B3/58 (VX64361) Vaughan Murray Griffin, Singapore. Wallet 1 of 1 contains a manuscript of recollections of experiences in pr...MSS0750
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Hackney, Ben Charles, Lieutenant,
Manuscript
Maker: Hackney, Ben Charles
Manuscript titled 'Dark evening'. Account of fighting by 2/19, 2/29 and 2/30 Battalions on Malayan Peninsula between Bakri and Parit Sulong; also convoy work and evacuation of wounded by 2/3 Reserve ...MSS0758
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Harlem, Don
Manuscript
Maker: Harlem, Donald Alfred Laurence
Shooting script for "Southern Cross" for the production of a re enactment documentary of the activities of Z Special Unit October 1981. It covers the fall of Singapore, the Krait Raids, Rimau, capture...MSS0890
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Huckins, John Edward (Gunner)
Manuscript
Maker: Huckins, John Edward
Manuscript by Huckins, a Gunner in 22 Battery, 9th Coast Regiment of the Royal Artillery. Describes service in Singapore at the time of war in Europe, the fall of Singapore, Changi, and Burma-Thailand...MSS1550
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Jacobs, James William 'Jim' (VX40983, Major, 8 Corps of Signals)
Manuscript
Maker: Jacobs, James 'Jim' William
"The Burma Railway: One Man's Story" written by Major James William Jacobs. He was captured in Singapore and taken to Selarang Barracks, Changi. Major Jacobs was part of the 'A' Force who was taken to...MSS1840
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Jacups, Howard (Lieutenant, b: 1919 d: 1996)
Manuscript
Maker: Jacups, Howard
A handwritten account by Lieutenant Howard Jacups AAMC entitled "Escape from Singapore, Singapore to Sydney, 43 days". The manuscript describes Jacups' escape from Singapore in February 1942 aboard th...MSS1633