| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00064 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 4 wallets: 135 items |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Wilson, Bruce |
| Date made | 1968-1970 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 92/0252 Copyright: Mr B Wilson, 48 Waratah Drive LOWER TEMPLESTOWE VIC 3107 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Wilson, Bruce (Driver)
Description
Extensive collection of letters to his family, describing experiences as a National Serviceman driving trucks in a support unit. Covers training at Puckapunyal, service with 85 and 86 Transport Platoons 5 Coy RAASC at Nui Dat and Vung Tau. Discusses driving and maintaining trucks, impressions of Vietnamese people, various army duties such as picket duty, mess, R & R leave in Australia.