| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00356 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 item |
| Object type | Diary |
| Maker |
Bloomfield, David Maurice |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | 1941-1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 94/0120 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Bloomfield, David Maurice (Gunner)
Description
Retrospective diary describing experiences as a gunner with A/A Bty Rabaul between August 1941 and April 1942. Describes daily routine prior to war with Japan; air raids; the battle at Raluana beach; retreat into jungle and the march south; massacre at Tol; climate and terrain; attitude of natives; malaria attacks; their rescue and return to Australia. Includes photographs.