| Place | Asia: Singapore, Changi |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1085 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Typescript |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| 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. |
Vickers-Bush , Osmund E
Description
"Hell and its yellow devils". Memoir written by Vickers-Bush of reminiscences of his initial military training, hospital duties, service with the 13 Australian General Hospital in Malaya and Singapore, surrender to the Japanese. Move to Roberts Barracks in Changi Gaol and work as the Combined AGH in the dysentry ward with Major Bruce Hunt. Describes conditions, medical treatment, concert parties and attempted escapes. Work Party transport on railway to Bampong, the long march, suffering from beri beri, move to Changaraya Camp near Burma border, completion of the railway and return to Singapore, events and emotions following the end of war, release and return to Australia.