| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00051 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 4 items |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Traill, Arthur James |
| Date made | 1941-1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 91/0764 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Traill, Arthur James (Sergeant b.1912 - d.1984)
Description
Diaries record sea voyage to Middle East, work as a clerk at Gaza, return voyage to Australia; active service in New Guinea including the Battle at Milne Bay opposing the Japanese landing, in particular at Rabi and K.B. Mission; landing at Goodenough Island; and his evacuation to Australia with tropical rashes. Comments on lack of political support in Middle East and Greece, conditions in New Guinea, the `no prisoners' attitude, and support of RAAF.