Sayonara Mama-san : diary of Flight Lieutenant A.R. Grimwood, RNZAF on attachment to Headquarters British Commonwealth Occupational Force, Japan, February 1947 to August 1948 / transcribed and compiled by Brian Amyes.

Collection type	Library
Author	Grimwood, A. R. (Andrew Robertson), 1907-2001, author.; Amyes, Brian, 1950-, transcriber, editor.;
Call Number	952.04092 G865
Document type	Monograph
Year	2017. 2017.
Pagination	492 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Publisher	Brian Amyes,
Note	Includes bibliographical references. "Sayonara Mama-san is the diary of Andrew Robertson (Bob) Grimwood, from his time with New Zealand's J Force as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) in Japan during 1947 and 1948. As well as recording his activities and that of othersin the occupation force, Bob keenly observed the Japanese people and the natural, political and social life of the country during this critical post-war period. Bob's son-in-law, Brian Amyes, has transcribed the diary and provided an introduction and back ground notes."--Back cover.
Place made	Auckland, New Zealand :

Abstract

Bob Grimwood -- People of note -- Introduction -- What did my family do during WW2? -- The diary -- Addendum [i.e. Addenda] (What is a house girl? ; Petition to B.C.O.F., Eta Jima, 20 November, 1947 ; Petition to B.C.O.F., Eta Jima, undated ; History conc erned with buildings and equipment in the Eta Jima Naval Academy ; Dress)