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Glenn, Bob B. (Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Glenn, Bob B
Manuscript titled "Brigadier General Patrick J. Hurley's mission to expedite blockade runner ships to the Philippines February 1942" describing the observations of US Army's Lt Glenn, who accompanied ...MSS1549
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Glover, John Corbett (Warrant Officer b: 1909 d: 1948)
Manuscript
Maker: Glover, John Corbett
Narrative by Father John Glover, a Catholic priest who joined the NGVR and the ANGAU as a pilot. This account, probably written for his father, describes loss of aircraft at Lae, Japanese bombing at W...MSS1580
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Godfrey , Canon R
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Sermon delivered by Canon R Godfrey at St Matthew's Church Ipswich on 18 September 1985 to mark the 40th Commemoration of VJ Day. Mentions the feelings of former prisoners of the Japanese. Also addres...MSS1058
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Godson, Susan Hall
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Maker: Godson, Susan Hall
Thesis "The development of amphibious warfare in World War Two as reflected in the campaigns of Admiral John Lesslie Hall (Jnr) USN (United States Navy)". Examines the battles in North Afrcia and the ...MSS0924
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Goode, Stephen
Manuscript
Maker: Goode, Stephen
Thesis "British War Poetry of the Second World War". Examines the work of the older poets, the Oxford Group, the Soldier Poets and the Younger Civilian Poets and Women poets. PhD, The University of Pe...MSS0928
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Goodman, Rupert Dr
Manuscript
Maker: Goodman, Rupert
No 4 copy of the original manuscript, unproofed and uncorrected, detailing the history of the development and work of the 2/4th Australian General Hospital at Tobruk, Redbank, Jerusalem, Colombo and L...MSS0893
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Goodrich, E.S. (Staff Sergeant)
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Maker: Goodrich, E S
`Sapper Service', recollections of service with 10 Australian Army Troops Company 1942-1945, describing training and the provision of facilities at various locations in the Northern Territory and at L...MSS1497
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Gower, Stephen N
Manuscript
Maker: Gower, Stephen Newman 'Steve'
Manuscript "Australian Field guns" later published by the Australian War Memorial as "Guns of the Regiment". Provides background on the development and history of the Royal Regiment of Australian Arti...MSS0878
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Gray, Alexander George (Gunner, b.1918 - d.2008)
Manuscript
Maker: Gray, Alexander George
A digital file consisting of a 40-page document compiled by Ian Gray from the handwritten 'memories' written by his father, QX17698 Gunner Alexander George Gray. He describes his time as a Prisoner of...MSS2173
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Greatz, Edwin "Ted" Herman (419264, Flying Officer, 44 Squadron)
Manuscript
Maker: Parrott, Trevor Herbert
Manuscript titled "Ted's story: recollections of an Australian Airman in Europe during WWII". Greatz's plane went down in July 1944 and he was rescued and taken to the Freteval camp. This camp was est...MSS1828
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Greece 1941: Diary of 81 Advanced Base Sub Area
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Maker: Parrington, Les
Transcript of diary: 81 Advanced Base Sub Area with Addenda by Brigadier L Parrington MC (British). Also contains coloured maps and graphs.MSS1877
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Green , Jeremy
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Australian Cannon Interim Catalogue. Catalogues cannons siutated in civilian areas throughout Australia or used as monuments at civilian or military institutions.MSS1032
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Green, Olwyn (b.1923 - d.2019)
Manuscript
Maker: Green, Edna Olwyn
Thesis "For the dangers passed" relates to the author's attempt to come to terms with the death of her husband, Lieutenant Colonel Charles Green, in Korea, through a study of his involvement in the Au...MSS0882
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Greet , Mr Jack
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Reminiscences prepared by Mr Jack Greet about his service on HMA Corvettes. These cover several incidents while Mr Greet was serving on HMAS Glenelg and HMAS Colac. Also photocopies of supplementary n...MSS1130
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Gregory , Alan Dr
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Draft of Chapter 9 "At War" from "Lord Somers Camp and Power House". A history of a youth organisation and sporting camp and the enlistment of members at the outbreak of war. Some went on to guard dut...MSS1051
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Gregory, Chester Woodrow
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Maker: Gregory, Chester Woodrow
Thesis "The problem of labor during World War 2 : the employment of women in defense production". PhD The Ohio State University, 1969.MSS0898
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Grenfell, Christopher Campbell (Able Seaman, b.1925 - d.2010)
Manuscript
Maker: Grenfell, Christopher Campbell
Collection relating to the Second World War service of PM6493 Able Seaman Christopher Campbell Grenfell, RAN. Collections consists of memoirs associated with HMAS Burdekin (K376) on which Grenfell se...MSS2170
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Grey, Maxwell David (H1953, Able Seaman, RAN)
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Maker: Various
Transcript of oral history interview between W G Jay and former Able Seaman Maxwell D Grey, relating to Grey's RAN service. Grey's service aboard the HMAS Adelaide is described, and his brief posting ...MSS1946
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Grey, Maxwell David (H1953, Able Seaman, Royal Australian Navy, b. 1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Kay, Mary
Bound and typed manuscript titled 'Tin Can Heroes: Max Grey's Story as told to Mary Kay'. Memoirs of Max Grey, crewman on HMAS Adelaide, Ararat and Australia in the Second World War. The manuscript a...MSS1950
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Griffin, Kenneth Harry (Driver, b.1907- d.1981)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffin, Kenneth Harry
Memoir written by by Kenneth Harry Griffin, "Escape from France 1942". Griffin writes about his experiences as a driver with the 2/1 Field Ambulance, his capture in Greece and internment as a prisone...MSS1072
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Griffin, Murray (Official War Artist, b. 1903 - d.1992)
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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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Griffin, Victor Carlton (2600, Private, 3rd Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Ross, Julie Ann
Manuscript, titled 'Brigadier Victor Carlton Griffin 1898-1973', Enlisted March 1915, aged 16, 3rd Battalion, AIF. Served at Gallipoli. Extracts from the family history by his daughter, Julie Ann Ross...MSS2039
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Griffiths-Marsh, Roland
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths-Marsh, Roland
"The Hem of Eternity". An autobiographical account of the author's war time experiences with the 2/8 Infantry Battalion in Palestine, the Western Desert, Derna, Greece, Crete, Syria, Australia & Borne...MSS1203
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Griffiths-Marsh, Roland
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths-Marsh, Roland
Excerpts from "At the edge of the sword" Marsh's autobiography. One section deals with his boyhood, the other his war time experiences following 1944 transfer from the 2/8 Infantry Battalion to "Z" Sp...MSS1024
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Griffiths, Owen Evan (Lieutenant Commander)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths, Owen Evans
Manuscript, titled "Cry Havoc : The Story of HMAS Kanimbla" presenting a brief outline of the wartime experiences of this armed merchant vessel. Includes reference to duties off Japan and China, patro...MSS1404
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Griffiths, Owen Evans, Lieutenant
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths, Owen Evans
Draft manuscript titled "Darwin Drama" related to the 18 month period spent in the Northern Territory during 1941-1942 by Paymaster Lieutenant Griffiths. The heavily annotated account comments on soci...MSS1402
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Griffiths, Owen Evans (Lieutenant-Commander, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve)
Manuscript
Maker: Griffiths, Owen Evans
EDITED TYPESCRIPT OF A PUBLISHED BOOK ENTITLED "DHIDGERRY DHOO", A FICTIONAL ACCOUNT OF THE EXPLOITS OF AN ABORIGINAL MAN AROUND THE TIME OF THE AIR ATTACK ON DARWIN IN 1942MSS1346
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Guide International Service
Manuscript
Maker: Girl Guides Association of Australia
Collection of 17 articles (some photocopied) published in 'Guiding in Australia' (GIA), a magazine published by the Girl Guides Association of Australia between 1980-1994. The articles were published ...MSS1484
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Guillotin, Claude
Manuscript
Maker: Guillotin, Claude
91 page manuscript titled "My Adventures as a Fifteen-Year Old: Le Fresne-Camilly: Audrieu. Normandy: 1944". Translated from French by Hilton Nawell, Dian Crawford, Jean Eastwood, and Arthur Caines. O...MSS2105
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Gullett, Henry Baynton Somer 'Jo', Major
Manuscript
Maker: Gullett, Henry Baynton Somer (Jo)
Manuscript entitled "Companions of the AIF", later "Soldiers far away" and then "Not as a duty only" written by Henry Baynton Somer 'Jo' Gullett which was published in 1973 by Angus & Robertson. Inclu...MSS0792
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Gull Force (2/21st Battalion) Association
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Report of the Gull Force (2/21st Battalion) Association delegation to the Peoples' Republic of China (including Hainan) and to Japan March 1985. Includes photographs, maps and newspaper reports. Inclu...MSS1067
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Gull Force (2/21st Battalion) Association
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A report entitled 'Gull Force (2/21 Bn.) Association Pilgrimage to Ambon, October 1967' which details a pilgrimage by the Association to the scene of the POW camps and the war graves of their comrades...MSS1527
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Gurney, Alex
Manuscript
Maker: Gurney, Alex Gurney, Margaret
"My Dad: Alex Gurney" by Margaret Gurney. Information that Margaret Gurney remembers about her father's life. Includes photos and newspaper clippings of exhibitions and examples of his comic strip "Bl...MSS1775
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Haberecht, P (Squadron Leader, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Haberecht, Percy Arthur Charles
Narrative memoirs of Squadron Leader Haberecht's experiences during W2 while attached to the RAF and responsible for mail communications in campaigns in North Africa, Middle East, France and Italy.MSS0726
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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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Hadlow, Martin
Manuscript
Maker: Hadlow, Martin
`A Sea of Tents' is a non-fiction work which gives an account of the social life of young Australian soldiers in the Middle East during World War Two. It covers life on board the troop convoys, experi...MSS1213
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Halder, Franz, Generalobest, Chief of the General Staff of the Supreme Command of the German Army (OKH)
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Maker: Halder, Franz
Bound mimeographed copies of the private war journals of Generaloberst Franz Halder, formerly Chief of the German General Staff, 1 September 1938 to 24 September 1942. The diaries cover the period 14 ...MSS1390
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Hall, Len
Manuscript
Maker: Hall, Len
Manuscript titled "The Originals", describing activities of RAAF No 1 Medical Air Evacuation Transport Unit. Manuscript is a compilation of primary sources from various personnel associated with the u...MSS0702
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Hall, Louis William DFC (Flight Lieutenant, b: 1919)
Manuscript
Maker: Hall, Louis William
Recollections of RAAF service 1939-1946 as a pilot at numerous locations in Australia and South-West Pacific Area. Describes training, Japanese air raids of Darwin, bombing and torpedo missions in Bea...MSS1501
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Hall , Major R (Bob)
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Two copies of "report on Employment of Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders by the Defence Force during the Second World War". This report was written in response to a decision to settle under payme...MSS1175
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Hall , Major Robert (Bob)
Manuscript
Thesis "The relationship between Aborigines, Islanders and the Armed Forces in the Second World War". Examines the attitude of the services to Aboriginal and Torres Srait Islander enlistment, the role...MSS1200
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Hall , Mr ER (Bon)
Manuscript
Maker: Hall, E R (Bon)
Collection relating to the draft manuscript of "Glory in Chaos : the RAAF in the Far East in 1940-1942", by Eldred (Bon) Hall, 1988. The draft typewritten manuscript details the activities of members...MSS1178
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Hamilton, Gilbert Ford, Lieutenant
Manuscript
Maker: Hamilton, Gilbert Ford
Photocopy of typescript "Malayan Campaign" notes from lectures in Changi Prison Camp. Consists of talks given on tactics and operations against Japanese include messages by Wavell, Percival, Geldard a...MSS0793
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Hammond, Henry (VC43224, Corporal, 2/8 Australian Infantry Battalion).
Manuscript
Maker: Hammond, Henry
"Personal account of Corporal Henry Hammond (VC43224), 2/8 Australian Infantry Battalion, detailing his experience as a Prisoner of War of the Germans during the Second World War". Includes poems and ...MSS1730
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Hammond, Marjorie (nee Smith) (Captain)
Manuscript
Maker: Hammond, Marjorie
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MANUSCRIPT TITLED `LOOKING BACK', DESCRIBING SERVICE WITH A.A.N.S. DURING WAR OF 1939-1945. DISCUSSES NATIVES AND PLACES, TREATMENTS AND HOSPITAL CONDITIONS, LEAVE AND RECREATION, ATT...MSS1449
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Hancock, James (416762, Squadron Leader, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Rymill, Peter
Biographical manuscript summarising service experience of Squadron Leader J. Hancock DFC during the Second World War. Details experiences onboard the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber 'W Willie' from Septem...MSS2154
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Handel, Peter Henry (S4144, Lieutenant, RAN)
Manuscript
Maker: Handel, Peter Henry
Untitled memoir by Lt. P.H. Handel RAN relating to his service during the Second World War and after. The manuscript first details the author's experiences on the trip to England from Australia and in...MSS1951
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Hanin, Eric Michael
Manuscript
Maker: Hanin, Eric Michael
Thesis "War on our minds : the American mass media in World War 2". PhD, The University of Rochester, 1976.MSS0939
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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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Harris, Harold William (Corporal, b.1923 - d. 2010)
Manuscript
Maker: Harris, Harold William
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX133990 Corporal Harold William Harris. Titled "16th Australian Field Regiment, 1st Armoured Division, 1941-1946', the manuscript consists of a ...MSS2162
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Harrison, Stanley John Stephen (Flying Officer b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Harrison, Stanley John Stephen
Manuscript titled `The Dresden raid February 13/14 1945 : a No. 460 Squadron operation'. Detailed description of raid over Dresden in Germany, including journey there and back to Binbrook, in Lancaste...MSS1579
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Harrison, Stanley John Stephen (428310, Flying Officer, RAAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Harrison, Stanley John Stephen
93 page manuscript titled 'A Long Journey to the Target'. Provides a summary of the service of 428310 Flying Officer Stanley Harrison during the Second World War form enlistment to his return to Austr...MSS2133
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Hartog, P J
Manuscript
Maker: Hartog, P J
Autobiographical account of a young Dutchman's sojourn through pre-war Germany, enlistment in the Dutch Army for service in the East Indies, defence of Java, sinking en route to Burma as a POW, work o...MSS1263
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Hasbany, Richard Lee
Manuscript
Maker: Hasbany, Richard Lee
Thesis " Rituals of reassurance : studies in World War 2 American drama" Examines texts of selected plays produced between 1938 and 1945 and the contemporary reviews and comments of theatre critics to...MSS0903
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Haselden, Thomas Lester (Gunner)
Manuscript
Maker: Haselden, Thomas Lester
Three original poems written by Gunner Haselden during his posting to North Queensland. The poem "The rats of Aitkenvale" and "Draft" express the frustration of a soldier in camp awaiting active servi...MSS1204
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Haslam, John Wilfred (Jack) (Sergeant, b: 1920)
Manuscript
Maker: Haslam, John Wilfred
Memoirs of service with AASC. Describes enlistment in 1940, joining 7 Division Supply, column training, transport on HMT `Queen Mary', leave in Palestine, and supply column to Egypt. Haslam was in Tob...MSS1572
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Hastings, Anthony
Manuscript
Maker: Hastings, Anthony
Thesis "The Controversial Campaigns : the role of the Australian Army in the South West Pacific Area, 1944-1945". Examines the deployment of the Australian Army to the SWPA, the subsequent operations,...MSS0894
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HASTINGS , Anthony Paul
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Thesis "The controversial campaigns : the role of the Australian Army in the South West Pacific Area 1944 - 1945". An attempt to analyse Australia's role in the wr of 1939-1945 with reference to the 1...MSS1016
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Hauschultz, Earl H (Lieutenant-Colonel)
Manuscript
Maker: Hauschultz, Earl H
Manuscript titled `The Kangaroo Trail' providing an account of transport activities of US Army Quartermaster truck regiments in North Australia during 1942-1943. Discusses the importance of opening up...MSS1451
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Hay, Sir David CBE DSO (Major)
Manuscript
Maker: Hay, David Osborne
Final typescript draft of "Nothing over us: the story of the 2/6th Australian Infantry Battalion" by Sir David Hay. Manuscript includes annotations, and appendices covering nominal roll of original ba...MSS1251
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Heffernan, Patrick George (Air Commodore, OBE, AFC, 8 Squadron, 4 Service Flying Trgn School RAAF, 27 Operational Trgn Unit RAF)
Manuscript
Maker: Heffernan, Patrick George
TWO AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL TYPESCRIPTS. "DUNTROON DAYS" (WITH A FORWARD BY GENERAL SIR JOHN WILTON), CHARTS THE LIFE OF A STAFF CADET BETWEEN 1925 AND 1928 AT RMC DUNTROON. "PILOT'S PROGRESS" CONTINUES THE ...MSS1372
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Heks, Robin
Manuscript
Maker: Heks, Robin
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "OFFICIAL WOMEN WAR ARTISTS 1939-1945, AUSTRALIA", AND ACCOMPANYING PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUM, INVESTIGATES THE ROLE OF THREE WOMEN ARTISTS IN AUSTRALIA IN W2: STELLA BOWEN, NORA HEYSEN AND...MSS1330
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Heming, Lionel, Leslie Private
Manuscript
Maker: Heming, Lionel
Manuscript "When down came a dragon" Heming's account as an infantry rifleman of his re enlistment in the Army 3rd Battalion, 27 Brigade for the Korean War. He had previously served in the 2nd Austral...MSS0867
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Henrickson, G Rex
Manuscript
Maker: Henrickson, G Rex
Thesis "The process of socio-economic change, as it pertains to early post World War 2 developments in Australia, having direct influence on that nation's post war emerging international trade pattern...MSS0936
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Herbst, Gerhard (Sergeant, b: 1911)
Manuscript
Maker: Herbst, Gerhard
Manuscript, titled `United under the Southern Cross (Expose)' about author's experiences with Platoon One, Labour Battalion (4th Australian Employment Company). Describes this unit of `friendly aliens...MSS1577
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Hero in the mould of other days: Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC
Manuscript
Maker: Peacock, Kenneth Royden
A typed manuscript entitled "Hero in the mould of other days: Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC", written by Kenneth R Peacock. Includes a transcription of the diary of Edmondson's mother Maude Elizab...MSS1871
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Hicks, Walter Dunstan MID (Private, b: 1921)
Manuscript
Maker: Hicks, Walter Dunstan
Collection relating to VX39735 Private Walter Dunstan Hicks, of Gull Force, 2/21 Bn. Recollection of an air raid by 22 Sqn RAAF on Ambon Island, 4 October 1944. The writer was a prisoner (POW) of the ...MSS1547
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Hicks, Walter Edmund
Manuscript
Maker: Hicks, Walter Edmund
Thesis "The 97th Bombardment Group, World War Two". PhD, University of Kentucky, 1961.MSS0962
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Higham , Dr Robin
Manuscript
"A Government at War : The British Official Histories of the Second World War". An article prepared by Dr Robin Higham for publication in "Stand To". See also the guide to the Bazley papers.MSS1195
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Hillas, Victor Arnold
Manuscript
Maker: Hillas, Victor Arnold Unidentified Unknown
Manuscript describing forced march from Konigshutte to Landshut as a prisoner of the Germans near the end of the Second World War. Describes constructing and using a sled to transport Red Cross food p...MSS1600
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Hill, Garry T
Manuscript
Maker: Hill, Garry T
Thesis "An examination of the role of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU)during the period of Japanese aggression December 1941 to January 1943". Analysis of labour movement 1927 to 1941, th...MSS0892
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Hill, H.J. (Able Seaman)
Manuscript
Maker: Hill, Harold ('Tich') Joseph
Poem titled `The Battle of Sunda Strait', describing the battle in which both HMAS Perth and USS Houston were sunk.MSS1483
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Hilliard , Mr Robert
Manuscript
"Nothing on the clock". Memoir relating to Hilliard's service with 466 Squadron (Royal Australian Air Force) and 35 Squadron (Royal Air Force). Attempts to recreate four years in the RAAF especially t...MSS1119
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Hill, James A (Merchant Seaman)
Manuscript
Maker: Hill, James A
Related to the Second World War experiences of Merchant Seaman James A Hill . Photocopy of typescript entitled 'Empty Horizons' by James A Hill. He was 3rd Engineer on SS Mareeba, when it was sunk by ...MSS2045
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Hindman, Ira Eugene (Jnr)
Manuscript
Maker: Hindman, Ira Eugene
Thesis "The paradox of victory : the American soldier in the novel of World War Two". Examines the first flood of war novels in the post war period. PhD, Louisiana State University and Agricultural an...MSS0912
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Historical Outline for the Naval History Gallery
Manuscript
Maker: Chambers, Peter
26 page typescript manuscript. Manuscript discusses plans for a naval history gallery to be presented at the Australian War Memorial. Ideas for presentation including suggestion of relics, documents, ...MSS2075
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History Committee of the 35th Infantry Battalion
Manuscript
"The 35th Battalion AIF". History of a militia unit that served in New Guinea 1944 to 1945. Covers the unit's early history, military traditions, training in Australia from 1940 to 1944, active servic...MSS1107
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History of Courage: Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC
Manuscript
Maker: Peacock, Kenneth Royden
A typed manuscript entitled "History of Courage: Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC", written by Kenneth R Peacock.MSS1870
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History of Radar in World War II: Jack Frasers Involvement
Manuscript
Maker: Fraser, Jack Clayton
A description of the Second World War radar service of 64277 Jack Clayton Fraser.MSS1857
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History of the Australian Army
Manuscript
Maker: Australian Army
5p typed document outlining the history of the Australian Army from pre-federation through to the 1960s. Briefly covers the Sudan War, Boer War, World War I, inter-war period, World War II, interim ar...MSS1991
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History of the RAAF Section 22 Radar Counter Measures Unit Attached to the 380th Bomb Group (H) USAAF, May 1943 to December 1944
Manuscript
Maker: Dakeyne, Richard B.
Copy of manuscript by Richard Dakeyne on the history of the RAAF Section 22 Radar Counter Measures Unit Attached to the 380th Bomb Group (H) USAAF, covering the period May 1943 to December 1944.MSS1858
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HMAS Sydney
Manuscript
Maker: McArthur, Trevor John
"A Rush to Judgement: An Analysis of the Loss of HMAS Sydney, 19 November 1942. PhD thesis in two parts by Trevor John McArthur.MSS1757
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HMAS Sydney
Manuscript
Maker: Eagles, James
"A Study into the Loss of H.M.A.S. Sydney: Some Details of the Battle between the Australian Cruiser and the German Raider Kormoran". Article written in response to the Inquiry by the Joint Standing C...MSS1778
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HMAS Sydney and HSK Kormoran
Manuscript
Maker: Whittaker, Warren
"The Search for HMAS Sydney II and HSK Kormoran: The Wreck Location Seminar held in Fremantle on 16 November 2001". Includes CD with documents and powerpoint presentation.MSS1777
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Hobbins, Lionel George Thomas - 'Lionel Hobbins in the Royal Australian Air Force 1938-46'
Manuscript
Maker: Hobbins, Peter
Digital manuscript, 'Lionel Hobbins in the Royal Australian Air Force 1938-46', by Peter Hobbins. The manuscript, which includes photographs, is an account of the service of Lionel George Thomas Hobb...MSS1921
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Hoddinott, Rupert Uriah, Squadron Leader
Manuscript
Maker: Hoddinott, Rupert Uriah
Autobiographical account of the military (1914-1918 and 1939-1945 wars) and Department of Civil Aviation service of Rupert Uriah Hoddinott. Provides family history, life before the war, pre war enlist...MSS0791
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Hogan, John Bryan (Sergeant, b. 1919 - d. 2015)
Manuscript
Maker: Hogan, John Bryan
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX816 Sergeant John Bryan 'Bryan' Hogan who served with the 2/2 Australian Field Regiment. Consists of a twenty-eight page typed memoir titled 'A...MSS2157
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Hogarth, Christine
Manuscript
Maker: Hogarth, Christine
Thesis "Donald Thomson in Irian Jaya". Examines Thomson's war time collection from Irian Jaya held at the Museum of Victoria and reasons for the apparent lack of documentation in light of the circumst...MSS1014
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Holloway, Reginald Alex (Private, b.1917 - d.1985)
Manuscript
Maker: Holloway, Reginald Alex
57 page manuscript entitled "Brief notes on POW Life: Timor, Java, Thailand, Japan 16th July 1940 to 20th October 1945". The manuscript details the experiences of TX3894 Private Reginald Alex Holloway...MSS1961
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Hooper, Alan (Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Hooper, Alan
Manuscript titled "The Love, War and Letters of Q52", traces author's experiences in New Guinea 1940-1945. Narrative is based around letters sent to his fiance (later wife). Discusses Japanese advance...MSS1386
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Hopkinson , Mr Simon
Manuscript
"Just a bloke from Murwillumbah". Script for play, with working notes written under the auspices of the Memorial and produced at the Memorial by the Jigsaw Theatre Company in September 1986. Based on ...MSS1133
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Hopkins, Ronald Nicholas Lamond, Major General, b: 1897
Manuscript
Maker: Hopkins, Ronald Nicholas Lamond
Four separate volumes of corrected printer's proofs of "Australian Armour : a history of the Royal Australian Armour Corps, 1927-1972" published by the Australian War Memorial and Australian Governmen...MSS0787
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Hopp, Frederick Gottlieb (Q151952, Private, Army)
Manuscript
Manuscript of transcribed letters between Frederick Gottlieb Hopp and wife from period 1942-45 detailing army service including period of AWL and subsequent detention.MSS2024
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Horner, David
Manuscript
Maker: Horner, David Murray
Extensive manuscript titled `The gunners: a history of Australian Artillery'. Covers establishment of artillery with British troops for colonial defence purposes, establishment of a Volunteer Artiller...MSS1601
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Horner, David M., Lieutenant Colonel b: 1948
Manuscript
Maker: Horner, David Murray
Thesis analyses Australian political and military strategy during and after WW2. Examines change of government, change in alliance partner, geopolitical strategy, Australia's population, strategic dec...MSS0832
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Horner, David Murray, Lieutenant Colonel
Manuscript
Maker: Horner, David Murray
Typescript of D M Horner's paper "Crisis of Command, Australian Generalship and the Japanese threat 1941-1943". This was presented at History of Defence and Foreign Policy Conference July 1978 and lat...MSS0804
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Horner, D M
Manuscript
Maker: Horner, David Murray
Thesis titled "Generals in Battle : Problems of Command in the South West Pacific Area 1942-1943". Examines the roles of Generals Blamey, Rowell, and Herring and the pressures they were subjected to. ...MSS0739
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Horridge, George Redvers (Civilian, b.1910 - d.1981)
Manuscript
Maker: Horridge, George Redvers
"My experiences in Manila" by George Redvers Horridge. Notes on how Mr Horridge (a civilian) was taken into an internment camp in St Tomas in Manila and then Los Banos. Details his time in the camps a...MSS1720
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Horsfall, Edward James (NX161421, Sapper, Ausrtalian Army, b. 1920)
Manuscript
Maker: Horsfall, Edward James
Spiral bound manuscript relating to the Second World War service of NX161421 Sapper Edward James Horsfall, Australian Army. Horsfall's memoirs detail his war experience with the 23rd Field Company, R...MSS1980
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Horsfield, John Arnold
Manuscript
Maker: Horsfield, John Arnold
Thesis "The art of leadership in war : the Royal Navy from the age of Nelson through World War 2 as a case study". PhD, University of California, 1977.MSS0944