| Place | Asia: Malaya |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2019.7.59 |
| Collection number | PR00078 |
| Collection type | Digitised Collection |
| Record type | Item |
| Item count | 1 |
| Object type | Diary |
| Physical description | 49 Image/s captured |
| Maker |
Korsch, John Donald |
| Date made | 1941-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Diary transcript relating to John Donald Korsch, 1941-1945.
Description
Diary transcript relating to the Second World War service of NX46619 Corporal John Donald Korsch, 1941-1945.
Diary transcript of John Donald Korsch describing active service including an ambush at Gemas and fighting retreat to Singapore. Leaves Changi as a member of 'A' Force and works at several camps on the railway. Comments on food, disease, deaths, work, punishments. Includes sketches.