| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2019.22.171 |
| Collection number | PR03037 |
| Collection type | Digitised Collection |
| Record type | File |
| Item count | 1 |
| Object type | Diary |
| Physical description | 25 Image/s captured |
| Maker |
Harper, Ronald Alfred |
| Place made | Malaya |
| Date made | 1942-1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Source credit to | This item has been digitised with funding provided by Commonwealth Government. |
Diary of Ronald Alfred Harper, 1942-1943
Description
Diary relating to the Second World War service of NX56201 Private Ronald Alfred Harper 2/29th Australian Infantry Battalion. This diary was kept by Harper in a Commonwealth Military Forces wallet during his time as a prisoner of war in Changi. It has entries written between 1 September 1942 and 29 April 1943 and was thrown away when Harper was being moved to Thailand as part of H force. The diary has short entries, many of which are written in Morse code and mention: the incident at Selarang Barracks; having to sign a pledge not to escape; translation/key of for the Morse code used; names and addresses and activities and conditions in camp. Also included at the back of the diary is a notice regarding the death of Harper in Thailand and a photograph of Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.