| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 3DRL/6766 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Document |
| Maker |
Arden, John Phillip Humphrey 'Jack' |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1980-1990 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 749/004/022 |
| 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. |
Arden, John Phillip Humphrey 'Jack' (Private, b.1917 - d.2010)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of QX11588 Private John Phillip Humphrey 'Jack' Arden, 2/3 Independent Company. Collection consists of accounts written by Arden regarding his training in Australia and experience in New Caledonia and the Wau-Salamaua campaign in New Guinea. There are 4 handwritten accounts titled: '2/3 Aust Independent Coy killed and wounded'; 'Notes on the Battle of Brisbane'; Notes on times spent in action in the jungle'; 'More notes on 2/3'; and a 48 paged typescript titled 'What is a Commando'. Also included are two photographs: one black and white portrait of Arden in 1938 and one colour photograph of Arden (on the right) and Thor Semb (on the left).