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Betty, John G. (Lieutenant, b: 1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Betty, John G
Typescript (approximately 100 pages) of memoirs: "Droggie" - Reminiscences of a Naval Hydrographer In World War II In The Pacific", by Lieutenant John G. Betty, Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserv...MSS1659
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Carter, Leonard Ronald (Nick)(Stoker b: 1916)
Manuscript
Maker: Carter, Leonard Ronald
Manuscript describing experiences in the RAN during WWII. Describes service with HMAS Wato, mentioning Japanese air raids on Darwin and sinking of Australian and U.S. Ships, also mentions service with...MSS1597
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Cohn , Mr Alan A
Manuscript
"World War ll Naval Service". Memoir of service with the Royal Australian Navy 1939-1945. Covers enlistment with the Naval Reserve, call up to active duty, training in Sydney, service at Harmon and Po...MSS1153
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Fernandez , Petty Officer EE mid
Manuscript
"A Brief History of my career in the Royal Australian Navy from 1939 to 1970". Covers Petty Officer Fernandez' service from the time of enlistment until the 1939-1945 war on various ships including HM...MSS1171
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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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Jay, Mr Philip S. (Chief Petty Officer, b: 1908 d: 1995)
Manuscript
Maker: Jay, Philip S
Black and white photocopy of 240 page typed manuscript titled "Musing of a Matelot" and written by ex Petty Officer Philip S. Jay to record his service with the Royal Australian Navy. He had hoped to ...MSS1083
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Kimball, Kevin Tracey (Sub-Lieutenant, b. 1924 - d. 2015)
Manuscript
Maker: Kimball, Kevin Tracey
Collection relating to the Second World War service of S6706 Sub-Lieutenant Kevin Tracey Kimball. Collection consists of a 213 page printed memoir titled 'A Corvette Story: Naval Memoirs of World War ...MSS2347
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Life in the lower deck of the Royal Australian Navy 1911-1952 (2 volumes)
Manuscript
Maker: Spurling, Kathryn
This thesis studies the development of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), during the period 1911 to 1952 from the perspective of the men of the lower deck, the RAN ratings. The early RAN was modeled ver...MSS2100
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McDonald, Ean Lawrence, (Lieutenant Commander, b: 1918)
Manuscript
Maker: McDonald, Ean Lawrence
"Flip side war" collection of anecdotes covering Mr McDonald's service during the 1939-1945 war with the Royal Australian Navy. Mr McDonald joined the Royal Australian Navy Reserve in 1938 as an Ordin...MSS1081
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Moore, George Dunbar (Rear Admiral, b.1893 - d.1979)
Manuscript
Maker: Swinden, Gregory James
Typed manuscript relating to the naval service of Rear Admiral George Dunbar Moore, CBE, RAN. Moore served with the Royal Australian Navy between 1913-50; and was Australian Minister to the Philippin...MSS2185
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Rufus, Elton Leslie (S3484, Able Seaman, Royal Australian Navy)
Manuscript
Maker: Rufus, Elton Leslie
A manuscript titled "The Volunteer Service of Elton Leslie Rufus, 1939-1946" by S3484 Able Seaman Elton Leslie Rufus describing his experiences in the Royal Australian Navy during the Second World War...MSS1887
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Swan, William N, Lieutenant Commander (Rtd) b: 1917
Manuscript
Maker: Swan, William N
Commander Swan's memoirs covering his naval service. A cadet at Naval Academy, later in Merchant Navy, a midshipman in Naval Reserve, later joined P & O Company, mobilised into navy and continued ther...MSS0861
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The Royal Australian Navy during the Pacific War
Manuscript
Maker: Pham, Phoung
55 page manuscript. The manuscript examines the Royal Australian Navy and its role and use in the Pacific Theatre during the Second World War. The first section examines the nature and intended purpos...MSS2058
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Walshe, William (Bill) John (Signalman)
Manuscript
Maker: Walshe, William John "Bill"
"Signalman Bill's Story: Convoys, Signals, Pacific War". Tells the story of Signalman W.J. (Bill) Walshe and his training on board the HMAS Cerberus, service on the Taroona in New Guinea, drafting to ...MSS1696