| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR87/098 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 7 ITEMS |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
O'Brien, Francis 'Frank' Michael |
| Date made | 1942-1981 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/077/029 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
O'Brien, Francis M (Rusty) (POW)
Description
COLLECTION OF POEMS WRITTEN BY SURVIVORS OF THE USS HOUSTON AND HMAS PERTH LOST IN SUNDA STRAITS, JAVA IN 1942. THE POEMS ARE COPIES OF WORKS DONE IN BICYCLE CAMP, JAVA AND FOLLOWING REPATRIATION. ALSO CONTAINS A PRAYER BOOK CARRIED THROUGHOUT POW PERIOD, 1942-1945