Wilken, James Henry (Captain, b.1893)

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Accession Number PR00045
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 4 folders
Object type Papers
Maker Wilken, James Henry
Date made 1913-1958
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM371 91/0663
Conflict Period 1910-1919
Second World War, 1939-1945
Period 1920-1929
First World War, 1914-1918
Copying Provisions Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required.
Description

Extensive collection of mixed papers covering Captain Wilken's First World War service with the Australian Flying Corps and Second World War service with the Australian Army Intelligence Corps. The collection consists of his flying log book, notebooks on algebra, map reading, flight and navigation, warrants, proficiency certificates, lecture notes, Army ID book , discharge certificates for the Australian Flying Corps, the Australian Army and for his time as wireless operator (seaman 1913-1916, 1921-1923), log book extracts and some miscellaneous letters.