| Places | |
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| Accession Number | MSS2153 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Rymill, Peter |
| Place made | Australia: South Australia |
| Date made | March 2012 |
| 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. |
Legoe, Tom Elder, DSM (PM7252, Able Seaman, RAN)
Description
Biographical manuscript summarising service experience of Able Seaman T.E. Legoe DSM during the Second World War. Details experiences onboard the HMAS Australia from 12 August 1944 to April 1945, including naval actions in the Philippines, Morotai Island, Leyte Gulf and Lingayen Gulf; as well as first-hand accounts of multiple kamikaze attacks. Describes promoting investment in the 4th Victory War Loan after VJ day. Includes a map of the Southwest Pacific theatre showing locations of action involving the HMAS Australia during Legoe's time onboard.