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Austin, Ernest George (Private, b.1915 - d.1996)
Private Record
Maker: Austin, Ernest George
COVERING LETTER RE SERVICE. 2 ANECDOTES RE INCIDENTS IN CEYLON (SRI LANKA) AND NEW GUINEA. POEM BY AUSTIN - "MUSINGS OF A SENTRY : UNDER THE NEW GUINEA MOON"PR85/243
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Baxter, Frank (Corporal)
Private Record
Maker: Baxter, Frank
Papers collected by Corporal Frank Baxter of the 2/6 Battalion, during his internment at Stalag 383, Hohenfels, Bavaria Germany in 1944. Items include a program for Anzac Day sports and a publication...PR85/212
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Bisset, G N (Rsm, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Bisset, George Noel
NOTEBOOK CONTAINING NAMES OF BATTALION MEMBERS. MENU. MESSAGE RE CESSATION OF HOSTILITIES. LETTER RE DECORATIONS RECEIVED BY "D" COY 2/6TH BN (OCT 1945)PR85/216
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Boyle, John Leslie (Private, b.1917 – d.1967)
Private Record
Maker: Boyle, John Leslie
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX6784 Private John Leslie ‘Jack’ Boyle, 2/6 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Germany, England and Australia, c 1...PR05331
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Braddock, H Philip (2/6th Bn AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Braddock, Hubert Philip
MESS ORDERLY TICKET AND (UNUSED) 2/6TH BN CHRISTMAS CARD FOR 1939 OF BRADDOCK.PR88/023
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Bradsworth, Reg (Private, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Bradsworth, Reg
ACCOUNT OF INCIDENT IN SYRIA, 1941 AND DETAILS OF A PATROL IN BLACK CAT AREA, NEW GUINEA, 1943PR85/238
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Brotchie, W J (Private, 2/6th Bn and POW, Germany)
Private Record
Maker: Brotchie, W J
BRIEF ACCOUNT OF POW EXPERIENCES IN POCKET DIARYPR85/204
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Brougham, K L (Lieutenant, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Brougham, Kenneth Langloh
ACCOUNT OF SERVICE WITH 2/6TH BN FROM 1940 AT PUCKAPUNYAL TO DEMOBILIZATION 1945. VERY DETAILEDPR85/217
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(1) Busbridge, Keith (2) Ryan, K (1. Sergeant, 2/6th Bn 2. Sergeant, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
COMPLETED RESEARCH FORM INCLUDING LIST OF NAMES OF BATTALION MEMBERS. TRIBUTE TO SGT K. RYAN BY BUSBRIDGEPR85/230
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Carroll, Keith Adkins (b.1912)
Private Record
Maker: Carroll, Keith Adkins Carroll, Keith Adkins
Related to the Second World War service of VX57 Major Keith Adkins Carroll 2/6 Australian Infantry Battalion. Diary containing detailed entries which refer to raising the battalion, camp and training ...3DRL/1003
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Carroll, Keith A (2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Carroll, Keith Adkins
ACCOUNT OF THE FORMATION OF UNITS IN 1939. 2/6TH BN'S EARLY HISTORY FROM FORMATION IN 1939 TO SERVICE IN KANTARA IN 1940.PR85/239
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Casey, Frank J (Private, b.1920 - d.2008)
Private Record
Maker: Casey, Frank J
FORM FILLED OUT FOR RESEARCHERS. CONTAINS EXTENSIVE LIST OF NAMES OF BATTALION MEMBERS. REMINISCENCE RE 'B'COY INVOLVEMENT AT WAU/MUBO, NEW GUINEA, 1943.PR85/242
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Champ, John Wilton Knox 'Jack' (Lieutenant, b.1913 - d.1998)
Private Record
Maker: Hamilton-Baillie, John Robert Edward "Jock" Champ, John Wilton Knox 'Jack'
Collection related to the Second World War service of Lieutenant John 'Jack' Champ, 2/6th Infantry Battalion, and prisoner of war. Collection consists of a copy of a diary made in Oflag IVC, Colditz,...PR90/171
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Champ, John Wilton Knox 'Jack' (Lieutenant 2/6th Bn and POW, Germany, d.1998)
Private Record
Maker: Champ, John Wilton Knox 'Jack'
ACCOUNTS OF TIME SPENT AS A POW IN GERMANY. DETAILS CAPTURE IN GREECEPR85/203
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Dean, H A (Captain, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Dean, H A
DIARY, DAILY ENTRIES. QUITE DETAILED. LOG DAILY MOVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES OF BATTALION FROM INCEPTION AT MELBOURNE IN 1939 TO TRAINING AND SERVICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST. DEC 1939 - NOV 19403DRL/1005
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Dexter, Walter Roadknight (Lieutenant Colonel)
Private Record
Maker: Dexter, Walter Roadknight
Four diaries written by Lt Col Walter Roadknight Dexter during his Second World War Service in the Middle East, Greece, North African and New Guinea; copies of "The Clansman", the daily news sheet of ...PR01182
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Dexter, Walter Roadknight (Lieutenant, DSO, ED, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Dexter, Walter Roadknight
DIARIES COVERING SERVICE FROM JAN 1940 - JULY 1942. ALSO DIARY AND PLATOON DUTY BOOK AND LECTURE NOTES, APR 1940 ONWARDSPR85/218
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Dudley, Job (Major, b.1906) and Dudley (nee Bray), Nora Hilda (Sister)
Private Record
Maker: Dudley, Job
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX5087 Lieutenant Job Dudley, 2/6 Infantry Battalion and HQ AIF (Middle East) Feinforcement Depot, and his wife Sister Nora Hilda Dudley (nee Bra...PR85/201
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Dunkley, Harry (Lieutenant Colonel, DSO, MC, 2/6th Bn, AIF, 2/7th Bn, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Dunkley, Harry Leslie Ewin
LETTERS TO HIS SISTER DESCRIBING HIS POSTINGS, WORK AND CONCERNS AND AS A LEADER OF SOLDIERS. COVERS PERIODS IN PUCKAPUNYAL, MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA, INCLUDING BATTLE OF BARDIA, GREEK CAMPAIGN, T...PR84/035
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Falkingham, Norman James (Private, b.1909 - d.1972)
Private Record
Maker: Falkingham, Norman James
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX7611 Private Norman James Falkingham, 2/6 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Australia, Middle East and Germany, ...PR05202
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Faux, Keith F (Private, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Faux, Keith F
LETTER DESCRIBING 2/6TH BN FIRST CONTACT WITH THE ENEMY. PROGRAMMES (2) FOR 17 AUST INF BDE SPORTS MEETING, QUEENSLAND 1944. PAMPHLET OF POETRY BY WILL HANDLEY- SIGNED BY "POET"PR85/205
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Fielder, Arthur C (Private, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Fielder, Arthur C
LETTER GIVING ACCOUNT OF EXPERIENCES IN NEW GUINEA 1944 TO 1945 AND COMPLETED RESEARCH FORM.PR85/235
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French, Bevan (Major, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: French, Bevan
Collection relating to the service of Major Bevan French. The collection consists of a diary giving details of service with 2/6th battalion in 1940. Also included is a report on operations in the Mapr...PR85/219
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Gatt, Jim (Private, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Gatt, Jim
PERSONAL REMINISCENCE COVERING GATT'S SERVICE WITH 2/6TH BN FROM 1941-45 COVERING CORRESPONDENCE ATTACHEDPR85/226
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Gorman, Francis J (Driver)
Private Record
Maker: Gorman, Francis J
EXTRACTS FROM PERSONAL DIARY FOR 1941 COVERING SERVICE IN BARDIA, TOBRUK, MERSA MATRUH, AMARIYA, PIRAEUS AND CRETE. NEWSCUTTING RE GORMAN AND HIS DIARY.PR85/250
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Grant, L G (Private, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Grant, Leo George
8 MAPS - MIDDLE EAST AND NEW GUINEA. OPERATIONS LOG BOOK - 2/6TH BN JAN-FEB 1943, NEW GUINEA. ARGUS SOUVENIR EDITION 1940. HANDBOOK OF GALLE.PR85/206
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Gray, A W (Captain, 2/6th Bn and POW, Greece)
Private Record
Maker: Gray, A W
DEMOBILIZATION INSTRUCTION FOR VIC L OF C AREA, 1946. REPORT BY GRAY RE CAPTURE IN GREECE, 1941 (WRITTEN 1945). PHOTOGRAPH OF SAVAGE, STREET AND GODFREY, SEYMOUR RIFLE RANGE, 1940. COMPLETED RESEARCH ...PR85/232
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Grinter, A R W (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Grinter, A R W
Letter written by Sergeant A R W Grinter of the 2/6 Battalion, describing his experiences as a prisoner of war at Stalalg VIIIA Murnai, Bavaria Germany. Other items include an essay written in 1942, ...PR85/202
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Gunt, Allen (Private, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Gunt, Allen
NOTES ON WANDUMI ACTION, NEW GUINEA, JANUARY 1943. COVERING LETTER ATTACHEDPR85/251
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Harrington, Kevin (Corporal, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Harrington, Kevin
PAPER, "RECOLLECTIONS OF A REINFORCEMENT TO 2/6TH BN AT WANDELLA AND THE AITAPE/WEWAK CAMPAIGN" (1944-45) COVERING LETTER ATTACHED.PR85/233
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Heaver, Hilary James Ladd (Private, b.1905 - d.1959)
Private Record
Maker: Department of the Army Heaver, Hilary
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX3823 Private Hilary James Ladd Heaver, 2/6 Battalion, prisoner of war, Stalag 383, 1941-1943. Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection includes the telegram...PR04465
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1. Higgins, R J (Private) 2. McAlpine, Ernest (Private)
Private Record
Maker: Higgins, R J McAlpine, Ernest
Two letters sent by R J Higgins (VX3588) 2/6 Btn, to his friend Ern McAlpine. Includes photo of Higgins in Palestine with Sgt Bill Brown and Ambrose Clark, and 1 postcard from McAlpine to a Mrs Gibbs...PR83/062
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Hill, A J (Corporal, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Hill, A J
DIARIES COVERING SERVICE WITH 2/6TH BN FROM 1940-43. DETAILED ENTRIESPR85/221
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Hirst, Cliff (Private, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Hirst, Cliff
Collection relating to Private Cliff Hirst, 2/6 Battalion, World War 2. Collection consists of 3 handwritten accounts of his experience from joining the 2/6 Battalion until demobilization.PR85/225
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Hooper, Keith (Sergeant, 2/6th Bn, AIF)
Private Record
Maker: Hooper, Keith
WATERCOLOUR CARTOON BY JIMMIE DAVIES PRESENTED TO KEITH HOOPER ("SCOOP"), RELATING TO POWS AT STALAG 383 STUDYING ENGLISH ADVERTISING COURSESPR89/103
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Hooper, K H (Sergeant)
Private Record
Maker: Hooper, Keith Horton
Bible used as a diary by Hooper, after his capture by German forces in 1941. Brief entries. Two display plaques included.3DRL/2075
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2/6 Infantry Battalion
Private Record
Maker: Unknown
Message left by an unknown Japanese Officer in a hut in a village in New Guinea. The message was found by Sergeant Gordon Albert Oldmeadow whilst on patrol with other members of 2/6 Battalion. Sergean...PR00404
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Jackson, A R (Sergeant, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Jackson, A R
CERTIFICATE FOR "CROSSING THE LINE" ON HMT "Y2"PR85/200
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Jamieson, William Drayton (known as Bill) (Lieutenant, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Jamieson, William Drayton
Recollections of experiences as a platoon commander and covering letter to David Hay. Includes information on daily routine and equipment list.PR85/234
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Jordan, Jack (2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Jordan, Jack
LETTER DESCRIBING EXPERIENCES WITH 2/6TH BN, WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE NEW GUINEA CAMPAIGNS. LIST OF NAMES OF BATTALION MEMBERS.PR85/237
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Land, F J (Lieutenant, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Land, F J
FEW ENTRIES. SOME DETAILED. NOTES REQUIREMENTS FOR MOVING BATTALION. LOGS MOVEMENTS. NOTES ON MAP READING. ENTRIES MAINLY COVER NOV 19403DRL/1007
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Laws, William Allan (Warrant Officer Class 2, b.1914 - d.1989)
Private Record
Maker: Laws, William Allan Various
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX4533 Warrant Officer Class 2 William Allan Laws, 2/6 Australian Infantry Battalion, Second Australian Imperial Force, Middle East and Germany, ...PR03745
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Le Souef, Edward Lochee (Private, b.1910)
Private Record
ACCOUNT OF THE HAPPENINGS AT CORINTH CANAL BRIDGE, c 1941 AND THE INVOLVEMENT OF 'A' COY 2/6TH BN. COVERING CORRESPONDENCE ATTACHED.PR85/244
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Leverett, A G (Private, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Leverett, Allen George
PUBLISHED LEAFLET COVERING INFORMATION ON SURRENDER FOR JAPANESE SOLDIERSPR85/213
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Leverett, Allen George (Sergeant, b.1918 - d.1984)
Private Record
Maker: Leverett, Allen George
Collection relating to Sgt A G Leverett. Collection consists of handwritten account of his experiences in Baalbeck, Ceylon, Aitape/Wewak, Wau/Salamau. Also includes a list of names of battalion memb...PR85/236
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Little, M C D (Captain, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Little, M C D
DIARY AND PHOTOGRAPHS COVERING SERVICE FOR PERIOD 1939-40. BRIEF ENTRIES. LOG OF MOVEMENTS AND DAILY ACTIVITIES WITH 2/6TH BN.3DRL/1000
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Macrae, Donald (Sergeant, Intelligence Section, HQ 6 Aust Div and 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Macrae, Donald
ANSWER TO 2/6TH BN CIRCULAR, SENT OUT WHILE RESEARCHING HISTORYPR85/247
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Martin, Garry (Corporal, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: Martin, Garry
ANECDOTES RE SERVICE WITH 2/6TH BNPR85/248
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McCombe, JACK (HQ COY. 2/6TH BN)
Private Record
Maker: McCombe, John Charles
RACE PROGRAMME, GAZA. ISSUE OF "THE AIF NEWS" (PALESTINE). ISSUE OF "PUCKAPUNYAL" (OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF 17TH AUST INF BDE)PR85/207
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McNamara, C L (Lieutenant, 2/6th Bn)
Private Record
Maker: McNamara, C L
PLATOON ROLL BOOK CONTAINING LIST OF PLATOON MEMBERS AND DETAILS ON PREPARING OPERATIONAL ORDERS AND PATROL REPORTS. LETTER CONTAINING REMINISCENCES (c.1984)PR85/208