Willington, Phillip Raymond (Sapper, b.1948 - d.2015)

Accession Number PR06212
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 1 wallet: 1cm
Object type Letter
Maker Willington, Phillip Raymond
Place made Vietnam
Date made 1970
Access Open
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Collection relating to the Vietnam War service of 55659 Sapper Phillip Raymond Willington. Collection consists of four letters from Spr Willington of the Royal Australian Survey Corps, to his friend Carolyn Jupp in Australia. The letters describe his feelings about serving in South Vietnam, and his excitement at having two weeks rest and relaxation in Hong Kong. One of the letters passionately describes his negative thoughts about anti-war marches back in Australia.