| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2021.256.1 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Whole |
| Measurement | Extent: 2 cm; Wallet/s: 1 |
| Object type | Document |
| Maker |
Hall, John Eric Mounsey |
| Date made | 1941-42 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Hall, John Eric Mounsey (Major, b.1909 - d.1982)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of VX7030 Major John Eric Mounsey Hall, 2/8 Australian Infantry Battalion, 1941-42.
Wallet 1 of 1 - consists of 2 folders.
Folder 1 contains a 67 page handwritten memoir titled "An account of my adventures immediately before and during the battle of Crete" describing actions and living conditions for members of 2/8 Australian Infantry Battalion from 14 July 1941 to 10 March 1942 around Suda Bay and Canea, Crete. Memoir commences with a description of the sinking of the Dutch transport Costa Rica as she evacuated troops from Kalamata, Greece, in April 1941 and ends with troops awaiting evacuation from Crete.
Folder 2 contains an annotated map of Greece and Crete showing routes taken north and south and locations of action and bombing. Also includes several loose pages from a diary [undated].