| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR84/098 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 19 ITEMS |
| Object type | Papers |
| Maker |
Button, John Desmond |
| Date made | 1941-1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/015/035 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Button, John Desmond (Communications Yeoman, b.1921 - d.2012)
Description
Collection relating to Communications Yeoman S3522 John Desmond Button, HMAS Burnie, HMAS Napier. Originals and copies of naval messages received and sent by Button and humorous definitions of naval messages and operators. Messages include reports from HMAS Goulburn, action in the NEI, the sinking of the Repulse and the Prince of Wales.