Amos, John Owen (Bombardier, b.1912 - d.1977)

Collection relating to the Second World War service of NX85675 Bombardier John Owen Amos, 7 Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, Australia, c.1943-1945.

Wallet 1 of 1 – Contains two folders of material relating to Bombardier Amos.

Folder 1 of 2 consists of six letters and one envelope from Bombardier Amos to his daughter, Judith Ann Amos, written in c.1943-1945 while serving with the 7 Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery in Rathmines, New South Wales and Townsville, Queensland. In his letters, Bombardier Amos writes fictional stories and includes hand-drawn pictures of animals and characters. Titles of the stories include “Shirley Ann’s Garden”, “Fairy Silverbell’s Shoe”, and “Monty Magpie’s Mounties”. He also writes about local wildlife, receiving mail, and spending time in hospital.

Folder 2 of 2 consists of one spiral bound book of letter transcriptions and additional notes relating to Bombardier Amos and his family.

Bombardier John Owen enlisted to the Second Australian Imperial Force on 26 January 1942. He served with the 7 Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery in Rathmines, New South Wales and Townsville, Queensland. He was discharged on 27 August 1944.

• Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection relating to the Second World War service of Bombardier John Owen Amos, c.1943-1945