Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
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Accession Number | PR00354 |
Collection type | Private Record |
Record type | Collection |
Measurement | 2 items |
Object type | Diary |
Maker |
Hayman, Peter |
Date made | 1942 |
Access | Open |
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 94/0038 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Hayman, Peter (Lance Corporal, b.1922)
Description
Detailed copy of a diary of 53 Battalion infantryman, describing preparation of defences at Port Moresby, Japanese air raids, arrival of Kittyhawks, movement to Kanosia, being cut off by Japanese and with a group of 6 making their way overland to Port Moresby. (including photographs)