| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR05190 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | Extent: 1 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Digital file, Diary |
| Maker |
Healy, Aaron James |
| Place made | Afghanistan |
| Date made | 2011-2012 |
| Access | restricted |
| Conflict |
Afghanistan, 2001-2021 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Healy, Aaron James (Trooper, b.1989)
Description
Collection relating to the War in Afghanistan service of 8543022 Trooper Aaron James Healy, B Squadron, 3/4 Cavalry Regiment, Mentoring Task Force - Three (MTF-3 ), Afghanistan, 2011-2012.
Wallet 1 of 1 - Consists of a digital diary, compiled from emails sent to family friends during his deployment in Afghanistan, covering the period 14 September 2011 to 27 January 2012. Topics covered include: patrols; missile warnings; equipment and vehicles; construction; leave; the local terrain, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and fire power; local population and culture; the Taliban; Islam; Afghan National Police; Afghan National Army; weather; routine; entertainment; piquet duty; language; sex; food; ambushes; casualties; celebrations; helicopters; supply; fighting; 'green on blue' attacks; briefings, handovers and preparation for return home; and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).