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  1. Ackroyd, Percy (Private, 14 Machine Gun Company, AIF)

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    Maker: Ackroyd, Percy

    PERSONAL SERVICE PAPERS, POSTCARD LETTERS FROM LARKHILL CAMP, DEMOBILISATION PAPERS AND LATER CIVILIAN REGISTRATION IDENTITY CARD

    PR83/199

  2. Anonymous

    Private Record

    DIARY CONTAINS ENTRIES FOR PERIOD SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 1942. INCLUDES COMMENTS ON AIRCRAFT, MANCHESTERS, WELLINGTONS AND LANCASTERS; RAIDS ON GERMANY; AND BASES, WIGSLEY, SCAMPTON. THERE ARE FREQUEST...

    PR90/031

  3. Anonymous (21st Bn AIF)

    Private Record

    LETTER TO HIS BROTHER, WRITTEN SOON AFTER ARRIVAL IN BRITAIN, MENTIONING THE TORPEDOING OF THE "BALLARAT", AN AIR RAID ON LONDON AND THE FUN HE HAD ON LEAVE IN BRISTOL. A LATER LETTER FROM FRANCE URGE...

    PR87/153

  4. Atkins, Albert (Private, b.1891 - d.1969) and Ernest (Private, b.1889 - d.1946)

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    Maker: Atkins, Albert Atkins, Ernest

    Papers of Gunner Bert Atkins of 3rd Training Battalion, 10th Reinforcements, 12th Bn; 45th Battery, 12th Brigade; and No 1 Battery, RBAA; and Private Ern Atkins of 5th Battalion. Letters and postcards...

    PR00613

  5. Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association (ACT Division)

    Private Record

    Administrative papers of the ACT Division of the Association including minutes books, general correspondence with the Air Force Association (Federal level), Battle of Britain commemorative service arr...

    PR88/112

  6. Baillie, John (Sergeant, b.1896 - d.1974)

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    Maker: Baillie, John

    Letters from Baillie to sweetheart Nellie, with several from Nellie to Baillie. Describes journey on troopship including stopover at Colombo, training at Larkhill Camp with 34th Battalion, leave in Lo...

    PR00621

  7. Baker, Douglas William (Private, 2/4th Hampshire Regt, British Army)

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    Maker: Baker, Douglas William

    Photograph of a circular letter (dated 1918) forwarded to Private Baker from King George V following his release from a Turkish prisoner of war camp and two photographs of Private Baker in both Britis...

    PR83/064

  8. Barnett, Leslie (Flight Sergeant, b.1921)

    Private Record

    Maker: Unknown

    Collection relating largely to the Second World War service of 413942 Flight Sergeant Leslie Barnett, Royal Air Force (RAF). Collection includes miscellaneous RAF papers relating to Barnett's service ...

    PR82/037

  9. Beale brothers (Harold, Hector, Cyril)

    Private Record

    Bound transcript of letters of three Beale brothers titled `Martial Heirs', indicative of role of one Australian family, with particular emphasis on the view of the importance of British civilisation ...

    PR00312

  10. Berglund, Geoff, (Flying Officer)

    Private Record

    Maker: Berglund, Geoff

    Flying logbook and personal diaries which provide a detailed insight into the training and operational service of a Bomber Command Air Gunner. Discusses his experiences on operations in Lancaster over...

    PR00402

  11. Berryman, Gilbert (Private, 55th Bn AIF b.1897 - d.1917)

    Private Record

    Maker: Berryman, Gilbert

    LETTERS RELATED TO THE BURIAL OF PTE BERRYMAN AT BROOKWOOD MILITARY CEMETERY AND LATER PLACEMENT OF A HEADSTONE ABOVE HIS GRAVE

    PR88/210

  12. Birdwood, William Riddell (Field Marshal, b.1865 - d.1951)

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    Maker: Birdwood, William Riddell

    An Appreciation written by Lord Birdwood covering the life and work of General Sir Brudenell White, lately killed in an aircraft accident outside Canberra, 1 August, 1940. The Appreciation was written...

    2DRL/1212

  13. Bladin, Dorothy

    Private Record

    Maker: Bladin, Dorothy

    Papers include letters to Miss Bladin from family and friends in Australia, soldiers on active service, and POWs in Germany. Collection provides an insight into the effects of war on civilians, partic...

    PR00432

  14. Boger, Robert A (Captain, RFC)

    Private Record

    Maker: Boger, Robert A

    AVIATOR'S CERTIFICATE OF CAPT BOGER 1912. RFC FLYING CERTIFICATE FOR OFFICERS CERTIFYING THAT CAPT BOGER GRADUATED FROM THE CENTRAL FLYING SCHOOL, RFC. 1914

    3DRL/6232

  15. Borwick, Henry Barton (Captain, b.1895)

    Private Record

    Maker: Borwick, Henry Barton

    Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain Henry Barton Borwick, 14th Field Artillery Brigade, AIF. The collection consists of a certificate regarding Captain Borwick's appointment...

    PR82/048

  16. Bostock, W D (Air Vice Marshal); life history; 'the Gwill Papers'

    Private Record

    Maker: Bostock, William Dowling

    Vice Marshal W D Bostock : Life history : "The Gwill Papers" includes flying logbooks, letters, newspaper cuttings, Parliamentary papers relating to Bostock's RAAF career, newspaper writer on defence ...

    PR00580

  17. Brewster, Basil (Lieutenant, RN, Lt-Commander RAN b.1896 - d.1981)

    Private Record

    Maker: Brewster, Basil

    Journal describes early life, service in Royal Navy in WI, Inter-war service with North Russian Relief Force and in Greece, emigration to Australia. Covers service with RAN in WII with HMAS Westralia,...

    PR90/147

  18. Bryant, Robert Maxwell (Flying Officer b.1921 - d.1943)

    Private Record

    Maker: Bryant, Robert Maxwell

    Extensive collection of papers (including letters, diaries, logbooks) describing enlistment, training in Australia and Canada, and active service in Europe. Includes `Australia Remembers' souvenir lea...

    PR00275

  19. Buchanan, Harold Keith (Bombardier, b,1892- d.1917)

    Private Record

    Maker: Buchanan, Harold Keith

    Collection relating to the First World War service of 2004 Bombardier Harold Keith Buchanan, 39 Battery, Australian Field Artillery [AFA] . Collection consists of a typescript copy of five original d...

    PR83/192

  20. Buckie, Harry (Sapper, 12th Field Company, Clerk, War Records Section b.1897)

    Private Record

    Maker: Buckie, Harry

    Primarily letters to his family 1915-1919, covering camp in Sydney, sea voyage, training in Egypt and experiences on the Western Front. His gradual disillusionment with war is evident. Describes leave...

    PR90/095

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