| Place | Europe: Greece, Crete |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 3DRL/7848 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 7 ITEMS |
| Object type | Letter, Newspaper cutting |
| Maker |
Purcell, John |
| Date made | 1941 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/082/038 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Purcell, John (Captain, 3rd Aust Lt Anti Aircraft Regt)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of Captain John Purcell, 3rd Australian Light Anti Aircraft Regiment
Wallet 1 of 1 - Collection consists of letters from Purcell describing his service in and evacuation from Crete, a newscutting showing the bombing of Malemie Aerodrome, Crete and a newscutting carrying Purcell's description of the conditions in Crete.