| Accession Number | S02860 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Sound |
| Measurement | 1 hr 22 min |
| Object type | Oral history |
| Physical description | 1/4 inch sound tape reel; BASF SM 468; 15 ips/38 cm.s; stereo; 10 inch NAB |
| Maker |
Australian War Memorial |
| Date made | 30 January 2003 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Status to be assessed |
| 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. |
Brigadier William John Morrow CBE (Rtd) as Commanding Officer 1st Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR), Malaya 1959-1960, interviewed by Colonel David Chinn MBE (Rtd)
Description
Morrow speaks of his previous operational experience through the Second World War and Korea; of training 1 RAR in Australia; comparing Australian and British practice in engaging fleeting targets in a jungle setting; initial reactions to the operational environment of the Malayan Emergency; the all-pervading dominance of deep jungle operations throughout 1 RAR's tour of duty with the lack of contacts with the communist terrorists (CT); the administrative lengths gone to in reviving soldiers in base, on return from the deep jungle operations; rations, communications and locating patrols on operations; control and coordination of operations; deployment by river craft, fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft; facets of both married-accompanied and single soldiers serving with 1 RAR; health generally including medical evacuation; discipline on leave; weapon security and the influence of the Regimental Medical Officer.