| Places | |
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| Accession Number | MSS1377 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 item: 3cm |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Arthurson, Alexander Cyril 'Lex' |
| Date made | 1990 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 90/1515 |
| 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. |
Arthurson, A C (Corporal, 13th Australian General Hospital, "F" Force)
Description
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "THE STORY OF THE 13TH AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL" FOLLOWS UNIT FROM FORMATION IN AUSTRALIA IN 1941, POSTING TO SINGAPORE, CAPTIVITY IN CHANGI AND OTHER AREAS OF SINGAPORE, "F" FORCE IN BURMA, AND NURSES HELD CAPTIVE ON BANKA ISLAND AND SUMATRA. DETAILS CONDITIONS, TREATMENT, FOOD, DISEASES. INCLUDES PERSONAL RECOLLECTIONS BY OTHER MEMBERS OF THE UNIT