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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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Barrett, Ken T (Lance Corporal)
Manuscript
Maker: Barrett, Ken T
Bound carbon copy of transcript of Barrett's experiences as a prisoner of war of the Japanese. It was written by Barrett after the war from memory. He describes the capitulation in Java, travels, work...MSS0764
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Besley, Harvey
Manuscript
Maker: Besley, Harvey
"Six Year in Uniform". Reminiscences based on original diaries, papers and experiences. Includes information on Flight Sergeant Besley's enlistment with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and discu...MSS1056
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Candish, Doug (Private, b: 1915)
Manuscript
Maker: Candish, Doug
Part of manuscript (which was later published as `We who survived') detailing experiences as a prisoner of the Japanese. Covers forced `death march' from Ban Pong to Kani Sonkurai camp as part of F Fo...MSS1627
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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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Day, Antony F (Tony) (Cm, Cd, RAFVR, RAF, Rafo, Rcaf(R) b: 1924)
Manuscript
Maker: Day, Antony F McLellan, Walter Scott
Collection mainly consists of a typescript written by Antony Day. The typescript titled 'The Air War over the Arakan 1942-1945: an Arakan Aerial Anthology by 'those who served there' is a detailed nar...MSS1327
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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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Leemon, Jack Holder (Lieutenant, b.1910 - d.1962)
Manuscript
Maker: Leemon, Jack Holder
"The Body Snatchers" typescript account of Leemon's service with 26th War Graves Registration and inquiry units in Australia, New Guinea, Burma and Thailand. He provides a detailed account of the role...MSS0811
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Lloyd, John Kevin (Major, b.1918 - d.?)
Manuscript
Maker: Lloyd, John Kevin
"Rice and Radish: the daily diary of a POW of the Japanese from 1942-1945". Collection consists of printed copy of original diaries by VX39006 Major John Kevin Lloyd, 2/29 Battalion, a prisoner of war...MSS1867
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Mr AE Field & Mr LJ Robertson
Manuscript
"The Gap is bridged" the unit history for the 2/6th Field Company Royal Australian Engineers. Covers their service in West Java and later imprisonment by the Japanese as part of Blackforce in Java, Th...MSS0956
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Thwaites, Thomas 'Tommy' Frederick (Private, b.1920 - d. 2009)
Manuscript
Maker: Thwaites, Thomas Frederick
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX66013 Private Thomas 'Tommy' Frederick Thwaites, 2/10 Australian Ordinance Workshop. Collection consists of a typed memoir titled "Bloody Hell...MSS1718
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Tsuji, Masanobu (Colonel, Staff Officer, Japanese 33rd Army)
Manuscript
Maker: Tsuji, Masanobu
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "FIFTEEN TO ONE : DESPERATE FIGHTS IN BURMA" DESCRIBING ALLIED ATTACKS AND JAPANESE RETREATS ALONG THE SITTANG, IRRAWADDY AND SALWEEN RIVERSMSS0687