2/8 Australian Field Ambulance Band

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Accession Number MSS1444
Collection type Manuscript
Measurement 1 wallet: 1cm
Object type Manuscript
Date made 1992
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM371 89/1059
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.
Description

Manuscript titled `Formation and history of 2/8 Australian Field Ambulance Band (Pipes, drums and bugles) in World War II, written by Donald J Hay and other members of the unit. Discusses the voluntary formation of the band, concerts, service in Middle East and North Africa, loss and replacement of musical instruments, value of band to the unit. Includes photographs.