| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1683 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 2cm |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Forsyth, Keith Charles Thomas |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 2007 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| 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. |
Forsyth, Keith C T (NX40563, Private, 2/18 Battalion, b. 1922)
Description
"My Story" by NX40563 Private Keith Charles Thomas Forsyth, 2/18 Infantry Battalion. The manuscript covers Forsyth's time in service with the 2/18 Battalion during the Second World War. Chapter 1 - 3 is about life before the war. Chapter 3 describes when he joined the army. Chapters 4 - 5 details his service in Malaysia and Singapore and the fall of Singapore. Chapter 6 talks about his time as a prisoner of war in Changi and the working parties. Chapters 6 - 8 are about the war ending and his time back in Australia after the war.