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Anonymous
Manuscript
Poem "Tobruk ?" discusses current views of the Tobruk campaign as opposed to the views of the men who served there.MSS1060
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Involvement of the 2/24th Battalion Signals Platoon at Tobruk
Manuscript
Maker: Monotti, F R
"Tobruk - 30th April to 2nd May 1941, The 'May Show' or the 'Battle of the Salient': Involvement of the 2/24th Battalion Signals Platoon"MSS1753
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Dandy, Phillip
Manuscript
Maker: Dandy, Phillip George William
Original war related poems covering Gallipoli, Kokoda, Tobruk, and the historical antecedents of the 39 Corangamite Battery, Army Reserve.MSS0655
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History of Courage: Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC
Manuscript
Maker: Peacock, Kenneth Royden
A typed manuscript entitled "History of Courage: Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC", written by Kenneth R Peacock.MSS1870
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Maker: Anonymous
Notebook of original poems mostly related to the campaigns in Greece, Crete, and Tobruk. Also includes general details about Syria, patrol operations plan and wireless station call signs.MSS1280
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Goodman, Rupert Dr
Manuscript
Maker: Goodman, Rupert
No 4 copy of the original manuscript, unproofed and uncorrected, detailing the history of the development and work of the 2/4th Australian General Hospital at Tobruk, Redbank, Jerusalem, Colombo and L...MSS0893
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Hero in the mould of other days: Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC
Manuscript
Maker: Peacock, Kenneth Royden
A typed manuscript entitled "Hero in the mould of other days: Corporal John Hurst Edmondson VC", written by Kenneth R Peacock. Includes a transcription of the diary of Edmondson's mother Maude Elizab...MSS1871
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Hurst, Philip John (Private, b: 1918)
Manuscript
Maker: Hurst, Philip John
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX5862 Private Philip John Hurst, 2/7 Australian Infantry Battalion, 1995. Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection consists of a bound typescript memoir titl...MSS1656
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Shirreff, F Donald
Manuscript
Maker: Shirreff, F Donald
`Further thoughts on Special Signals in World War 2'. Short article discussing the breaking of the German Enigma code by British Intelligence. Contains background information on the deciphering of man...MSS1211
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Kidman, Samuel Archibald Rex (SX5536, Sergeant, 2/43 Battalion)
Manuscript
Maker: Kidman, Rex
A bound and typed manuscript entitled 'She'll be Right Sarge' by Rex Kidman, SX 5536. The document is signed to 'Johnny Quinn From Your Old Mate Rex'. He was posted in Tobruk as a Bren machine gun ins...MSS1844
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Australian Red Cross Society
Manuscript
TYPESCRIPT DRAFT OF A CHAPTER WRITTEN FOR A PROPOSED HISTORY OF THE AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY IN THE 1939-1945 WAR. THE CHAPTER DEALS WITH THE SOCIETY'S ACTIVITIES DURING THE MIDDLE EAST CAMPAIGN, ...MSS1349
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Rolleston, Frank
Manuscript
Maker: Rolleston, Francis Joseph
Photocopy of Frank Rolleston's manuscript "Not as a conquering hero". An account of the activities and experiences of the 18th Brigade especially the 2/9th Infantry Battalion through the Siege at Tobr...MSS0868
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D Company, 2/13th Battalion
Manuscript
Maker: Australian Imperial Force Collins, Mervyn
Manuscript titled "From Tobruk to Scarlet Beach with 2/13 Australian Infantry Battalion", compiled by Mervyn Collins from 2/13 Infantry Battalion unit war diaries. Describes events at Tobruk from Apri...MSS1545
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'A Rat of Tobruk', written by SX467 Private Michael Sydney O'Brien.
Manuscript
Maker: O'Brien, Michael Sydney
Paper copy of booklet titled 'A Rat of Tobruk' written by SX467 Michael Sydney O'Brien, describing his experience of serving with 2/10 Battalion during the Tobruk campaign in Second World War. The ...MSS1685
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Bennett, Arthur Campbell (Major)
Manuscript
Maker: Bennett, Arthur Campbell
Memoirs titled "The Rough Infantry : Tales of World War II" relating to Major Bennett's enlistment in 1939, training at Puckapunyal and later Officer Training School Liverpool; training and social act...MSS1408
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Williams, Albert `Bill' (Sergeant)
Manuscript
Maker: Williams, Albert `Bill'
Manuscript written by Sergeant Albert Williams, "What was it like to be a POW dad?", describing his Second World War service in the Middle East and capture by the Germans in Tobruk. Williams was held...MSS1594
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Bell, Wilbur Athol (Athol) (NX2078, Regimental Sergeant Major, 2/2 Battalion, b. 1915 d. 1998)
Manuscript
Maker: Bell, W A Bell, Wilbur Athol
"For the Life of Me" by W.A. Bell. Contains the life story of NX2078 R.S.M Wilbur Athol (Athol) Bell. Part I is about his life leading up to the War. Part II is about his service in the 2/2 Australian...MSS1680
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A biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead
Manuscript
Maker: Coombes, David
"'The Greatest Rat': a biography of Lieutenant-General Sir Leslie Morshead". PhD thesis.MSS1795
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Stanton, Richard W. (Chief Petty Officer, b: 1922)
Manuscript
Maker: Stanton, Richard Wilfrid
Typescript memoir (44p), (January 1939 to February 1952), entitled "A life on the ocean wave" written by 22719 Chief Petty Officer Richard W. Stanton relating to his career as a radio operator in the ...MSS1658
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O'Leary, Shawn
Manuscript
Maker: O'Leary, Shawn H
(1) Bound typed manuscript (2) illustrations and (3) maps used in the history "To the green fields and beyond" history of 6th Australian Division Cavalry Commandos published in 1975. The manuscript co...MSS0788
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Field, John, Brigadier, CBE, DSO, ED, b: 1899 d: 1974
Manuscript
Maker: Field, John
Typescript of Field's manuscript history of his militia service and war time experiences "Warriors for the working day". Item (1) carbon copy with manuscript amendments. Chapters 1-12 plus extra copie...MSS0785
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Barter, Margaret Ann
Manuscript
Maker: Barter, Margaret Ann
This Ph.D thesis explores the collective experience of 2/2 Battalion members from October/November 1939 to disbandment in February 1946 as well as examining the men's varied and fluctuating responses ...MSS1528
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Haslam, John Wilfred (Jack) (Sergeant, b: 1920)
Manuscript
Maker: Haslam, John Wilfred
Memoirs of service with AASC. Describes enlistment in 1940, joining 7 Division Supply, column training, transport on HMT `Queen Mary', leave in Palestine, and supply column to Egypt. Haslam was in Tob...MSS1572
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Selby, Tom (Lieutenant-Colonel)
Manuscript
Maker: Selby, Clive Herbert 'Tom'
Manuscript titled `A Doctor leaves port', recalling experiences as a medical officer with the 6th Division at Bardia and Tobruk, Greece and Crete, and later in New Guinea. Also covers training in Ceyl...MSS1416
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Anonymous
Manuscript
Lines written by NX8448, 2/11 Field Ambulance, after the first battle of El Alamein. A poem which describes the battle of El Alamein, the heavy price of war, and the hope that Australians will remembe...MSS1221
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Querruell, Francis Joseph (Private)
Manuscript
Maker: Querruell, Francis Joseph
Account of experiences with 2/32 Battalion, in particular at Tobruk and at El Alemein, where he was taken prisoner. Describes life as a prisoner of the Italians at several camps in North Africa and It...MSS1472
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Lynch, Thomas (Private, b.1918)
Manuscript
Maker: Clements, Lisa Lynch, Thomas
Collection relates to the Second World War service of WX6692 Private Thomas Lynch, 2/28 Australian Infantry Battalion, Libya, Italy, Germany, Australia, 1918 – 1980. Collection consists of one manusc...MSS2201
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1.Clifford, Leslie Edward Stuart (Signalman, b: 1901) 2.Bowyer-Smyth, Sir Philip Weyland (Commodore, b: 1894 d. 1978)
Manuscript
Maker: Clifford, Leslie Edward Stuart
Collection relating to the Second World War service of J90808 M602 Signalman Leslie Edward Stuart Clifford, HMAS Stuart, and Captain Sir Philip Weyland Bowyer-Smyth, HMAS Perth, 1941. Wallet 1 of 1 -...MSS1226
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Taylor, Ron (Leading Seaman, b: 1918 d: 1942)
Manuscript
Maker: Taylor, Ron
Biography of Leading Seaman Ron Taylor, mentioning early life, prewar RAN service, (training at HMAS Cerberus and serving on HMAS Australia, Vampire, Penguin, and Adelaide). Describes Taylor's wartime...MSS1581
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Hogan, John Bryan (Sergeant, b. 1919 - d. 2015)
Manuscript
Maker: Hogan, John Bryan
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX816 Sergeant John Bryan 'Bryan' Hogan who served with the 2/2 Australian Field Regiment. Consists of a twenty-eight page typed memoir titled 'A...MSS2157
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Perversi, Frank GataNo (Staff Sergeant b: 1919)
Manuscript
Maker: Perversi, Frank Gatano
Manuscript titled `Mirror of time 1939-1945' describes reasons for enlisting, service with 2/32 Battalion in Palestine, Tobruk (discussing action on the Salient, engagements with Germans, air raids by...MSS1605
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Jackson, Donald Robert
Manuscript
Family history and autobiographical material on Jackson. Covers his training at Royal Military College Duntroon, service in the 1939-1945 war. The latter included service with the Sydney University Re...MSS1193
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Johnson, John Leslie (Corporal, b.1902 - d.1941)
Manuscript
Maker: Johnson, John Leslie Johnson, Leonard David
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX42266 Corporal John Leslie Johnson. Collection consists of a typed manuscript (with loose amendments) containing typed transcripts of correspo...MSS1609
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Keating, Gavin (Lieutenant b: 1973)
Manuscript
Maker: Keating, Gavin
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Lieutenant General Stanley George Stavige, II Corps (formerly 17 Brigade and 3 Division), 1939-1945. Wallet 1 of 1 – Wallet contains Lieutenant ...MSS1604
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Daintree, Charles Marshall (Lieutenant Colonel, b: 1907)
Manuscript
Maker: Daintree, Charles Marshall
'AIF Abroad': Some Recollections of My War Years 1939 to 1945' describes Daintree's life beginning with his early life, then going on to his schooling, pre-war career as a teacher and then as a traine...MSS1509
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King, Norm (Chief Petty Officer, b: 1920, d: 1999)
Manuscript
Maker: King, Norm
Autobiography titled 'Memoirs of a Reluctant Warrior, 1936-1955' describing emigration to Australia, schooling, the depression, enlisting in the Royal Australian Navy, pre-war service, and active serv...MSS1502
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Peck, Lindsay J MBE
Manuscript
Maker: Peck, Lindsay J
"Sappers of the Silent Seventh", a compilation of narrative accounts describing the exploits of the 7th Division Engineers from the unit's formation at Ingleburn in 1940, through the campaigns in the ...MSS1233
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2/3 Field Regiment
Manuscript
`Unofficial History of the 2/3 Field Regiment', edited by L. Bishop and L. Lind, is a detailed history of the Regiment from its inception in 1939. It outlines training in England and in Queensland on ...MSS1222
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Watkins, Leslie W (Private, b: 1919)
Manuscript
Maker: Watkins, Leslie W
Manuscript `As I remember it' describes Watkins' enlistment in 6th Div, training and service with 12 Platoon, B Company, 2/13 Battalion. Describes Kilo 89 Camp in Palestine, action at Barce and pass a...MSS1587
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Wright, James Harold 'Lefty' (Private, b.1916 - d.2002)
Manuscript
Maker: Thow, Max Wright, James Harold 'Lefty'
Collection consists of two typewritten manuscripts: 'A Four Year Hiccup' by Max Thow combined with 'The Lantern of Hope' by Jim Wright; and 'The Lantern of Hope' [Book One] by James Wright. The firs...MSS1586