| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, Admiralty Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1967 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Object type | Memoir |
| Maker |
Stansfield, Ken |
| Date made | 2003 |
| 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. |
Stansfield, Kenneth (422738, Leading Airman, RAAF)
Description
5 page typescript manuscript entitled "340 Radar unit: Bat Island - Admiralty Islands". The manuscript summarises the authors experiences of training on the Radar system in 1943. The nature of service in a Radar unit in the Southwest Pacific Area is detailed, including the process of setting up the LW/AW radar system. The nature of day to day life is included, such as dealing with rats, water, disease and food. The author includes a brief summary of his post-war military career in both the active, and general reserve.