| Accession Number | AWM2018.144.1 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Album |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Photograph album related to the service of QX6222 Major Bruce Dowsett Strange
Description
Album of 34 pages (including inside covers) containing 30 photographs related to the service of QX6222 Major (Maj) Bruce Dowsett Strange, 2/5th Battalion. The images primarily cover his service in Syria. There are extensive captions written throughout the album.
Maj Strange was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) for his 'utmost vigour, aggressive spirit and initiative' on 28 October 1942. He later died in Queensland on 20 September 1944, and is buried in the Cairns War Cemetery.