| Accession Number | S02320 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Sound |
| Object type | Oral history |
| Physical description | audio cassette; BASF Ferro Extra I 90; two track mono |
| Maker |
Dalby, Hugh Brune, Peter |
| Date made | 23 March 1993 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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| 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. |
Captain Hugh Dalby, SX4130, interviewed by Peter Brune
Description
Hugh Dalby, as a lieutenant 39th Battalion, New Guinea, 1942-1943, interviewed by the author Peter Brune as research for his books on Second World War New Guinea conflicts.
A transcript of this recording may be available. For further information please contact the Sound section.
History / Summary
Dalby's recollections of some 53rd coming to his platoon after the disbandment of the 53rd; Dalby and Kelly's attack through scrub approach to Gona Mission on 8 December; his planning for the attack; Honner's planing; his experieces; Gona's fall and Japanese strongposts.
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Captain Hugh Dalby, SX4130, interviewed by Peter Brune