| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Gazelle Peninsula, Rabaul Area, Rabaul |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1533 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 x wallet: 1cm |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Taylor, Archibald Norman |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 95/0039 |
| 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. |
Taylor, Archibald Norman OBE (Sergeant, b.1922 - d.2007)
Description
Manuscript titled `Tropical Paradise'. Describes the author's journey as he trekked through New Britain after the Japanese landed at Rabaul on 23rd January 1942. Detailed descriptions of evasion of capture, the terraine, being aided by natives, lack of food, and illness. Taylor passed through several plantations and villages, including Tol, Wide Bay, Kalai, Pull-Pull and Marau.