| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1321 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 2 ITEMS |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Smith, Alan |
| Date made | 1989-1990 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 90/1343 |
| 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. |
Smith, Alan (Apprentice Ship's Officer, Australian Merchant Navy)
Description
TITLED "F W E", MANUSCRIPT DESCRIBES LOADING OF AMMUNITION, WEAPONS AND BEER ON BOARD SS RIVER BURDEKIN IN JULY 1945 IN MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. DESTINATION IS TORONINA ON BOUGAINVILLE, WHERE IN AUGUST, JAPANESE SURRENDER IS HEARD. RIVER BURDEKIN THEN TRANSPORTS POW'S FROM NAURU AND OCEAN ISLAND. SECOND DOCUMENT RESEARCHES HMQS GAYUNDAH, 1884-1926