| Accession Number | S02303 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Sound |
| Object type | Oral history |
| Physical description | audio cassette; SONY HF 120; two track mono |
| Maker |
Rosengren, Russell Stanley |
| Date made | 6 August 1986 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Sergeant Russell Stanley Rosengren VX103143 interviewed by Peter Brune.
Description
Russell Stanley Rosengren as a sergeant 39th Battalion, New Guinea, 1942-1943, interviewed by the author Peter Brune as research for his books on Second World War New Guinea conflicts.
A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information please contact the Sound section.
History / Summary
Rosengren discusses joining the 39th Battalion, the Port Moresby Garrison, reactions to AIF officers taking charge of the battalion, being part of the machine gun company, Vickers guns, the strain and conditions of the Kokoda Trail, Isurava, Deniki, being cut off with Lt Hugh Dalby, reactions to the Japanese, morale, his physical condition, reactions to the Official History of Isurava, his refusal to go to Japanese/39th reunions and how his attitude has changed, Sanandana, getting sick and being returned to Melbourne,the break-up of the 39th and his move to the 2/8th Battalion, post war physical condition, refusal to ask for benefits, war neruosis, Militia vs AIF, comparison of 39th with 53rd and his impressions of Brigadier Porter.
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Sergeant Russell Stanley Rosengren VX103143 interviewed by Peter Brune.