| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | PR89/104 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 30 ITEMS |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Murray, Peter Thornton |
| Date made | 1968 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 89/1190 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Murray, Peter Thornton (Lieutenant Colonel, 547 Signal Troop (1st Aust Task Force) AMF b.1935)
Description
Letters written by Major Murray to his wife during his tour of South Vietnam with 547 Signal Troop, February to September 1968. He describes in some detail his daily routines, especially administrative matters, troop movements, local conditions and recreational activities. There are also some comments on the progress of the war and events in Australia.