| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2016.391.1 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Document, Letter, Serial, Certificate |
| Maker |
Various |
| Place made | Australia, New Guinea |
| Date made | 1943-1961 |
| 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. |
Childs, Frederick Harold (Lieutenant, b.1914 - d.1986)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX57501 Lieutenant Frederick Harold Childs, 24th Infantry Battalion, Australia and the Pacific. Collection consists of letters, telegrams, newspaper clippings, certificates and forms that detail Childs' service, his wounding and the circumstances around his return to camp, his receiving of the Military Cross and his retirement. Childs was awarded the Military Cross for his actions at Markham Point in New Guinea in September 1943, where he was wounded in both legs and, despite being unable to walk, dragged another injured member of his platoon, V255944 Private James Alfred "Jim" Walker, through the jungle for four days to safety. The collection includes letters from Australia congratulating Childs on his award.