| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1621 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 Item |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Whiston, Eric |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 96/0257 |
| 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. |
Whiston, Eric (Captain, b: 1907 d: 1991)
Description
Manuscript titled `My wartime story 1937-45', covers duties in Australia with 41st Battalion CMF, then experiences in New Guinea with 53rd Battalion, and still later with New Guinea Force. Includes section titled `The early days of supply dropping in New Guinea', prepared from interviews with Captain Whiston of HQ New Guinea Force and later NGF Air Transport Control. Covers 1942-43 period, describing initial difficulties with `Biscuit bombing', introduction of supply dropping parachutes, evacuations of wounded men from Myola, casualties, and dangers to both air crews and ground staff.