History Committee of the 35th Infantry Battalion

Accession Number MSS1107
Collection type Manuscript
Measurement 1 volume
Object type Papers
Date made 1916
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/078/030
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
First World War, 1914-1918
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.
Description

"The 35th Battalion AIF". History of a militia unit that served in New Guinea 1944 to 1945. Covers the unit's early history, military traditions, training in Australia from 1940 to 1944, active service in New Guinea and the unit's return to Australia in 1946 and some post war activities. The history is in diary format with some humourous anecdotes written by members of the battalion. Also extracts from the "Christmas books" and Dexter's volume of the official history.