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Bishop, Keith William (Sergeant, 1st Ordnance Field Park, 2/122 Ordnance Field Park d.1945)
Private Record
Maker: Bishop, Keith William
Letters to pen pal in Australia describing conditions in England and Middle East, including aerial attack, countryside, cities, natives, camp conditions.PR90/152
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Bishop Strong
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Letter written by Bishop Strong of the Anglican church to Sergeant Kenneth Shankly, a medical orderly at the ANGAU station at Baniara. Letter informs him of cessation of hostilities in Europe, Fate of...PR00552
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Bissaker, Frank Sherral (Lieutenant, b.1914 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Bissaker, Frank Sherral
Collection relating to the service of NX57392 Lieutenant Frank Sherral Bissaker, 2/13 Infantry Battalion, at sea, Egypt, Libya, 1941-1942. Collection consists of a photocopy of Bissaker's marriage ce...PR04208
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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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Black, Alexander Neil "Aries" (Lieutenant, b.1912 - d.?)
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Maker: Black, Alexander Neil "Aries"
Alexander Neil Black under the name of "Aries" tells of the battalion's first experiences of the jungle, without maps in unknown hilly terrain; climbing the Golden Stairway; incidents at Ioribaiwa and...PR01960
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Blackburn, Arthur Seaforth, VC, CMG, CBE (Brigadier, b.1892 - d.1960)
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Maker: Blackburn, Arthur Seaforth
SURRENDER OF ALLIED FORCES (INCLUDING "BLACKFORCE") BANDOENG, JAVA 12/03/1942. BLACKBURN INSTRUCTS HIS TROOPS AS TO DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOUR. MEDICAL STAFF ELECT TO STAY WITH THEIR PATIENTS. LATER NOT...EXDOC084
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Blackburn, Arthur Seaforth, VC, CMG, CBE (Brigadier, b.1892 - d.1960)
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Maker: Blackburn, Arthur Seaforth
This collection is comprised of the diary and letters written by Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Blackburn, VC during his command of the 2/3rd Machine Gun Battalion. The letters cover the period of the batt...PR00014
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Blackburn, R D (Leading Telegrapher, HMAS "Junee" RAN)
Private Record
Maker: Blackburn, R D
LETTER AND LETTER/NARRATIVE DESCRIBING THE SITUATION ON AMBON AND CONDITIONS OF THE PRISONERS WHEN "JUNEE" AND OTHER SHIPS ARRIVED THERE IN SEPT 1945. VERY DETAILED. ORIGINAL AND TYPESCRIPT COPY3DRL/1979
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Blacket, G C (Sergeant, RAAF and POW, Germany)
Private Record
Maker: Blacket, Geoffrey Caleb
DIARY DESCRIBING MARCH BY POW'S THROUGH GERMANY PRIOR TO LIBERATION. ALSO INCLUDES DETAILS OF VOYAGE FROM SYDNEY TO SAN FRANCISCO AND BEING STATIONED IN ENGLAND. CONTAINS ADDRESSES, LISTS OF BOOKS REA...PR85/299
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Black family
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Letters from various members of the Black family to their mother in Coolamon NSW. Provides some insight into the home front.PR00002
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Blackford, George "Harry" (Lieutenant, b.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Ambrose, Noelene Blackford, G H S
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX51473 Lieutenant George Henry Stephen "Harry" Blackford, 2/20 Australian Infantry Battalion, AIF. Collection consists of two original handwritt...PR05833
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Blacklock, E F (2/17th Bn)
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Maker: Blacklock, E F
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE CANTEENS LETTER FROM BLACKLOCK TO HIS MOTHER FOUND WASHED ASHORE IN A BOTTLE NEAR PERTH (WA). HE DESCRIBES SHIPBOARD LIFE, FOOD, CABINS. POSSIBLY ON BOARD THE QUEEN MARY ENROUTE TO ...PR90/024
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Blackmore, Stanley (Private, 5th Reinforcements, NZ Expeditionary Forces)
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Maker: Blackmore, Stanley
DIARY (1915-17) IRREGULAR ENTRIES. COVERS SERVICE IN EGYPT, GALLIPOLI AND FRANCE. 3 PAY BOOKS. RECEIPTS, TRAVEL WARRANT AND 2 RATION BOOKS. PHOTOS. CLOTHING RATION CARD (1945-46). TRAFFIC ORDERS AND T...3DRL/6413
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Black, Robert Hughes (Professor, b.1917 - d.1988)
Private Record
Maker: Black, Robert Hughes
Papers of Professor Robert Hughes Black who was an Australian Army Medical Corps captain and physician at LHQ Medical Research Unit, Cairns during the Second World War (1941 - 1946). The papers includ...PR01437
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Black, Robert Langdon Lindsay (Warrant Officer, b.1924 - d.2007)
Private Record
Maker: Black, Robert Langdon Lindsay
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 429276 Warrant Officer Robert Langdon Lindsay Black, and servicepersons of Leeton District, New South Wales, c 1942 - [unknown date]. This colle...PR03556
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Black, Stuart David (Warrant Officer, b.1922 - d.1990)
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Maker: Black, Stuart David
Letters written during the Second World War (relating to training and active service in the RAAF and RAF) by the brothers Stuart David and Gregory J Black to their mother Mary Black. Stuart Black's co...PR01808
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Black, Vera Jane (National Emergency Services (Nes), NSW)
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Maker: Black, Vera Jane
CIVILIAN IDENTITY CARD AND NES CARD TO CERTIFY MRS BLACK AS AN ENROLLED AID POST WORKER IN THE HOMEBUSH AREAPR84/314
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Blackwell, Arthur Frederick (Flight Lieutenant, b.1919 - d.2006)
Private Record
Maker: Blackwell, Arthur Frederick Royal Australian Air Force
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 403980 Flight Lieutenant Arthur Frederick Blackwell, 500 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, Canada, the United Kingdom, the Mediterranean and ...PR03882
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Blackwell, Frank G (Sergeant, 1 Heavy Battery, Darwin Mobile Force)
Private Record
Maker: Blackwell, Frank G
Qantas passenger ticket issued to Gunner Blackwell for journey between Brisbane and Cloncurry to join Darwin Mobile Force. Evidences use made of civil aviation immediately after the declaration of war...PR90/140
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Blain, Reginald Norman (Lieutenant, b.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Blain, Reginald Norman
Papers of NX1951 Lieutenant (Lt) Reginald Blain, 2/2 Battalion, relating to his service in the Middle East and Papua New Guinea. The collection includes letters written by Blain to a work colleague fr...PR03134
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Blair, John Murray (Lieutenant Colonel, b.? - d.1985)
Private Record
Maker: Blair, John Murray
Papers of Lieutenant-Colonel Doctor John Murray Blair relating to his position as commanding officer of the 11 Field Ambulance at Milne Bay during the Second World War. Items include correspondence p...PR03006
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Blake, William Ernest (Driver, b.1908)
Private Record
Maker: Blake, William Ernest
Mixed collection of papers relating to Driver Blake's service with 1st Australian Motor Ambulance Convoy. The collection consists of his record of service book, 2 army driving licences, train ticket, ...PR00380
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Blamey, Jack Murray (Captain) DSC
Private Record
Maker: Blamey, Jack Murray
Collection relating to NX34853 Lieutenant (later Captain) Jack M Blamey, DSC, of 2/2 Battalion, 1940-1942. It comprises letters written by Blamey to his parents which document his training in Austral...PR03363
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Blamey, Sir Thomas (Commander-in-Chief, AMF)
Private Record
Maker: Blamey, Thomas Albert
Letter from Thomas Blamey to Frank Forde, Minister for the Army, 1943. Relates to the disembarkation leave for returned prisoners of war and outlines issues of prisoners of war status and privileges.PR00019
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Blamey, Sir Thomas GBE, KCB, CMG, DSO (Field Marshal, b.1884 - d.1951)
Private Record
Maker: Blamey, Thomas Albert
Extensive collection of mainly official papers relating to Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey, focusing on his military career as commander of both the Middle East and South West Pacific Area, chiefly 19...3DRL/6643
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Blamey, Thomas Albert, GBE, KCB, CMG, DSO, ED, PSC (Field Marshal, b.1884 - d.1951)
Private Record
Maker: Blamey, Thomas Albert
Folder of mixed papers principally related to biographical details covering Blamey's military career, Order of Service for the presentation of the Field Marshal's Baton by the Governer General, Willia...PR00332
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Blamey, Thomas (Field Marshal, Gbe, KCB, CMG, DSO)
Private Record
Maker: Hetherington, Jack Aikman (John) Various
MANUSCRIPT MATERIAL RELATING TO JOHN HETHERINGTON'S BIOGRAPHY, "BLAMEY : CONTROVERSIAL SOLDIER". NOTES, PAPERS AND PHOTOS3DRL/6224
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Blanchard, C J (Air Fitter, RN)
Private Record
Maker: Blanchard, C J
NOTEBOOKS MAINTAINED DURING AIRCRAFT ARTIFICER'S COURSE WITH THE RN, INCORPORATING BOTH FIGHTER AND BOMBER AIRCRAFT, WIDELY ILLUSTRATED. AIR FITTER BLANCHARD WAS LATER WITH THE RN SQUADRON ATTACHED TO...PR88/104
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Blann, Edwin Keith (Driver, b.1899 - d.1972)
Private Record
Maker: Blann, Edwin Keith
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX69003 (N75240) Driver Edwin Keith Blann, 2/3 Motor Ambulance Convoy, Second Australian Imperial Force, Singapore and Australia, 1941-1945. Wal...PR03787
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Blau, Edgar James (Midshipman, b.1922 - d.2005)
Private Record
Maker: Blau, Edgar James
Collection relating to Midshipman (later Lieutenant Commander) Edgar Blau, Royal Australian Navy. It comprises a journal written by Blau while a Midshipman serving on HMAS Canberra, 1940-1942 and copi...PR03441
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Blau, Osmar Julius (Captain, b.1913 - d.2010)
Private Record
Maker: Blau, Osmar Julius
Collection relating to the Second World War service of SX13712 Captain Osmar Julius Blau, 27 Brigade Field Workshop, 74 Light Aid Detachment, 22 Brigade, Australia, 1942-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 - Collect...PR01047
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Blencowe, John Percival (Warrant Officer b.1916 - d.1980)
Private Record
Maker: Blencowe, John Percival
Diary and other administrative papers of an ANGAU officer, recording patrols along the Kokoda Track and the west coast area. Discusses arranging for carriers; census of natives, their health, houses a...PR00282
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Blessing, William Walter, DFC, DSO (Squadron Leader, d.1944)
Private Record
Maker: Blessing, William Walter
Card expressing family gratitude for support after death of their son, Squadron Leader William Walter Blessing DFC, DSO, killed during the Battle of Normandy in July 1944 (card dated September 1944) a...PR01245
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Blomfield, Cecil Richard (Captain-Later Colonel)
Private Record
Maker: Blomfield, Cecil Richard
Journal describes sea voyage to Middle East, establishment and running of camp in Palestine, comments on Arabs and Jews, training, air raids and treatment of casualties at Bardia.PR00189
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Bloomfield, David Maurice (Gunner)
Private Record
Maker: Bloomfield, David Maurice
Retrospective diary describing experiences as a gunner with A/A Bty Rabaul between August 1941 and April 1942. Describes daily routine prior to war with Japan; air raids; the battle at Raluana beach; ...PR00356
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Blore, George Loughlin (Corporal, b.1916 - d.2001)
Private Record
Maker: Blore, George Loughlin
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX16593 Corporal George Loughlin Blore, HQ 20 Australian Infantry Brigade, England, 1940-1941. Collection consists of a handwritten diary written...AWM2016.110.2
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Bloy, Ernest Arthur 'Ernie' (Lance Corporal, b.1919 - d.1942)
Private Record
Maker: Bloy, Ernest Arthur 'Ernie'
Collection relating to the Second World War Service of VX15258 L/Cpl E A Bloy, 2/14 Battalion. Collection consists of two letters written by Bloy to his family during 1941. The letters describe spor...PR89/095
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1. Bloy, George F 2. Bloy, John C 3. Bloy, Ernest A (1. Able Seaman, HMAS Cerberus b.1900, 2. Stoker, HMAS Lonsdale b.1928 3. L/Cpl, 2/14th Bn AIF )
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Certificates of service in RAN for George Bloy and John Bloy; HMAS Tingira souvenir card; common prayer book; army drivers licence and awards notice for Ernest Bloy. Diary of Ernest Bloy describing v...PR86/077
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Bluhm, H (Oberkommando Schuetzen, Afrika Corps, Wehrmacht)
Private Record
Maker: German government
TANK BATTLE DECORATION CERTIFICATE AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (2ND CLASS) CERTIFICATEPR83/046
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Blundell, H M (463 Sqn RAAF, 467 Sqn RAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Blundell, H M
COMPILATION OF RECORDS OUTLINING THE WAR RECORD OF 463 SQN FROM ITS FORMATION AT WADDINGTON IN NOV 1943 AND 467 SQN AT BOTTESFORD IN NOV 1942 UNTIL THEIR DISBANDMENT IN SEPT 1945. DETAILS INCLUDE NOMI...PR87/094
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Blundell, Neville (Private, 2/3rd Bn AIF b.1918)
Private Record
Maker: Blundell, Neville
REGULAR DETAILED LETTERS WRITTEN TO HIS WIFE MAVIS ("MAY") DURING HIS PROLONGED ABSENCE, FIRSTLY IN THE MIDDLE EAST; THEN NEW GUINEA AND LASTLY IN NORTH QUEENSLAND. THE LETTERS CLOSELY FOLLOW THE RELA...PR88/192
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Blyth, Ida May (Sergeant, b.1916 - d.2002)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Papers of Sergeant Ida McCarthy Blyth who served with the Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force during the Second World War. The collection comrprises four books of patient treatment records compile...PR03070
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Blyth, Kenneth Alexander (Lieutenant, b.1916 - d.2010)
Private Record
COLLECTION RELATES TO BLYTH'S ROLE AS SOLDIER AND INSTRUCTOR WITH VARIOUS TRAINING UNITS. IT INCLUDES COURSE SYLLABUS', COURSE NOTES, ADMINISTRATIVE PAPERS, HINTS ON LEADERSHIP AND SOUVENIRS. ALSO A P...PR87/238
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Blythman, S W (Lance Corporal, 5 Battalion Wiltshire Regiment, British Army)
Private Record
Maker: Blythman, S W
REMINISCENCE BASED ON L/CPL BLYTHMAN'S EXPERIENCES, FIRST AT CAPE HELLES AND LATER SUVLA BAY, MOVEMENT TO MESOPOTAMIA AND TRANSFER TO THE DEPOT POLICE. L/CPL BLYTHMAN LATER SERVED WITH THE HOME GUARD ...PR83/185
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Boardman, John (Chaplain) and Boardman, John Sunbeam (Captain)
Private Record
Maker: Boardman, John Boardman, John Sunbeam
Personal papers of Chaplain John Boardman VD and his son, Captain John Sunbeam Boardman, 56th Battalion. Reverend Boardman served with the Bushman's Contingent in the Boer War and on troopships during...PR00853
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Boas, Harold (Chairman, War Loan Rally Committee, West Australia War Loans and War Savings Certificates Committee)
Private Record
Maker: Boas, Harold
ANNOTATED RADIO ADDRESSES DELIVERED BY MR BOAS IN RELATION TO FUND RAISING FOR WAR LOANS AND SAVINGS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING HIS PUBLIC ADDRESSES ON LIBERTY LOANS3DRL/2581
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Bobin, Alfred (Leading Aircraftman, 1 Wireless Unit, RAAF)
Private Record
Maker: Bobin, Alfred
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 424360 Leading Aircraftman Alfred Francis Bobin. Collection consisits of : Handwritten letter, 1986, describing action and conditions on leyte is...PR86/366
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Bodley, George (Marine Engineer, 5th NZ Contingent and Commonwealth Submarine Party)
Private Record
Maker: Bodley, George
Letters home written while on active duty in South Africa. Correspondence regarding Marine Engineer Bodley's appointment to study submarine engineering in England and a diary maintained while studying...3DRL/6070(A)
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Bodnar, Wlodzimierz (Richard) (1st Artillery Regiment, Polish Free Forces b.1907 - d.1985)
Private Record
Maker: Bodnar, Wlodzimierz
Citation for the Croix de Guerre awarded to Mr Bodnar for his action with French Forces on 16 June 1940; Newspaper cutting entitled 'Ex-Polish soldier marches' describing Mr Richard Bodnar's presence ...PR85/424
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Boland, Clinton Frank Hubert (Sergeant, b.1916 - d.1991)
Private Record
Maker: Boland, Clinton Frank Hubert
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 34984 Sergeant Clinton Frank Hubert Boland, Royal Australian Air Force, Australia, c 1944-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of one document, titled...PR05994