| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR00575 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 8 Items |
| Object type | Document |
| Maker |
Luetchford, Anthony Bowden |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 95/0389 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Luetchford, Anthony Bowden (Captain b.1919 - d.1943)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX38410 Captain Anthony Bowden Luetchford,
1 Papuan Infantry Battalion, 1942.
Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection contains notes made while Captain Luetchford was Aide de camp (ADC) to General Basil Moorhouse Morris, General Officer Commanding (GOC) New Guinea Force. Collection includes comments on the Japanese overland attack on Port Morsby and Morris' plan to defend at Uberi, the relations between Land Headquarters (LHQ) and local commanders, changes in senior command, ignoring local advice, loss of British prestige, and disbanding the Papuan Infantry Battalion.