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Adams, Peter W DSC (Sub-Lieut. b: 1923)
Manuscript
Maker: Adams, Peter W
Autobiography, including service in RAN with HMAS Shropshire during WW2. Discusses training, refitting of Shropshire including anti-aircraft radar, active service in waters off New Guinea and Philippi...MSS1428
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Allerton, John (Seaman, b:1925)
Manuscript
Maker: Allerton, John
Account of World War II history of HMAS Arunta, a Tribal Class destroyer in the RAN, compiled from a variety of sources. Mentions ship's first captain Commodore Morrow DSO DSC, use of radar and torped...MSS1631
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Beeston, Samuel (Commander, b: 1888 d: 1985)
Manuscript
Maker: Beeston, Samuel
Account titled "The RAN in the First World War", outlining Australian naval strength at the outbreak of war, tactics, encounters with German warships, submarines and losses.MSS1602
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Carter, M K
Manuscript
Maker: Carter, M K
Manuscript titled `A small ship's saga'. Carter has used his own and others' reminiscences to write an anecdotal history of WWII service on Australian Army small ships and in post war reconstruction w...MSS1259
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Chapman, Arthur Irwin (Commander b: 1916)
Manuscript
Maker: Chapman, Arthur Irwin
Manuscript titled `The `Melbourne' collisions: `Voyager' 10th February 1964: `Frank E Evans' 3rd June 1969: a treatise of analysis and opinion by Cdr A. I. Chapman RAN (Rtd)'. Discusses collisions whe...MSS1574
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Dean, Gordon (Sapper b: 1917)
Manuscript
Maker: Dean, Gordon
Manuscript titled `One Day the Sun Will Shine', recollecting experiences with 2/2 Field Company,. Covers enlistment, training, sea voyages, leave, active service in numerous theatres, post war life, w...MSS1480
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Greet , Mr Jack
Manuscript
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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Hagan, James Suggett (b: 1890 d: 1969)
Manuscript
Maker: Hagan, James Suggett
Transcription of diary maintained by Hagan during the voyage to Egypt, training at Mena Camp and landing at Gallipoli; activities on the Peninsula until evacuation with enteric fever and eventual retu...MSS1274
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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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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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Hyslop, Robert (b: 1915)
Manuscript
Maker: Hyslop, Robert
Research material (correspondence, documents, press cuttings, biographical paper, photographs) relating to the writing of the Australian Dictionary of Biography entry for Admiral Sir George Francis Hy...MSS1494
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Jamie, Angus MCleod (Gunner)
Manuscript
Maker: Jamie, Angus MCleod
Retrospective account of war service 1940-1945, titled `2/2 ANTI TANK: AN UNOFFICIAL HISTORY'. Discusses enlistment and training, sea voyage to Middle East, active service during Syrian campaign, retu...MSS1515
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Jay, Phil
Manuscript
Maker: Jay, Philip S
Manuscript titled `The Words That Started The Battle of Australia', recalling events in 1942 when HMAS Warrego was escorting a convoy to Koepang, and later when in Darwin it fired at the first Japanes...MSS1456
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Mackenzie, Ronald Charles (Warrant Officer)
Manuscript
Maker: Mackenzie, Ronald Charles
Manuscript written by Ronald Charles Mackenzie, "An ordinary war 1940-1945", based on diaries he kept during the Second World War. Mackenzie documents his training as a wireless air gunner in Austral...MSS1441
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Martin, (1) Beryl(nee Thomas) (2) Peter (First Lieutenant)
Manuscript
Maker: Je
Recollections of war service with (1) WAAAF, covering enlistment, training as operations room clerk, role and status of women (2) RAN discussing troop convoys, Japanese air attacks, invasion of Sicily...MSS1513
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Mayall, John Arnaud (Engine Room Artificer)
Manuscript
Maker: Mayall, John Arnaud
Manuscript titled `Last days of HMAS Matafele', describing voyages after refitting in Brisbane in late 1943 until it was lost with all hands in June 1944. Discusses problems with engines, crew morale,...MSS1433
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Middleton, Walter Robert (Supply Staff Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Middleton, Walter Robert
Poem written by Supply Staff Sergeant Walter Robert Middleton titled `Xmas Day', written at sea on board the transport `Port Macquarie' on route from Sydney to Alexandria. Discusses leaving loved ones...MSS1414
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Peek, Richard (Admiral Sir, RAN b: 1914)
Manuscript
Maker: Peek, Richard Innes
Manuscript titled "Guns Versus Suicide Bombers", describing attacks by Japanese Kamikaze pilots on HMAS Australia in October 1944. Describes damage caused, casualties, effect of anti-aircraft guns, an...MSS0703
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Robertson, Alan G (Lieutenant b: 1908)
Manuscript
Maker: Robertson, Alan Gerard
Manuscript of Lt. Alan Robertson, architect by trade, who became officer in charge of 2/2 Motor Ambulance Convoy, AASC. Describes enlistment, formation of 2/2 MAC, luxurious conditions on board the tr...MSS1561
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Rylands, Christopher (Captain), 1912 -
Manuscript
Maker: Rylands, Christopher
A "record" of the battalion compiled from notebooks/memories of numerous members. Covers formation in England, service in Syrian Campaign, account of Corporal Gordon's actions for which he was awarded...MSS0707