| Place | Asia: Philippines |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | AWM2016.121.8 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Pring, Cecil Gwyn |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Pring, Cecil Gwyn (Leading Aircraftsman, b.1907 - d.1976)
Description
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 37761 Leading Aircraftsman Cecil Gwyn Pring, 454 Squadron RAAF. Collection consists of a five page letter written to his father dated 23 May 1945 which details life on an un-named island in the Pacific (believed to be somewhere in the Philippines). Topics discussed include: the local Moro people, local customs, food and animals.