| Accession Number | PR03572 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 2.5cm |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Hitchcock, Douglas Thomas |
| Date made | 1941-1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
HItchcock, Douglas Thomas (Staff Sergeant b.1906 - d.1991)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX27845 Staff Sergeant Douglas Thomas Hitchcock, 7 Australian General Hospital. Collection contains two diaries kept by Hitchcock during 1941 and 1942. The 1941 diary contains entries throughout the whole year, and includes poems written by Hitchcock and other soldiers, and the 1942 diary contains entries between 1 January and 27 June. The diaries contain comprehensive daily entries relating to service and experiences with 7 Australian General Hospital.