| Place | Oceania: Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS0823 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 folder |
| Object type | Typescript |
| Maker |
Want, Richard |
| Date made | 1939-1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/110/012 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| 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. |
Want, Richard
Description
Chapters in Want's typescript account of his service in the Royal Australian Navy in Darwin. Provides an account of supplies for the commandos, the grounding of the "Voyager" (and the defence of Timor), the service of HMAS "Southern Cross", HMAS "Wilcannia" and HMAS "Moruya", HMAS "Vigilant", HMAS "Kuru" and MV "Islander" plus the work of psychologists in the defence forces (includes Anthony Saunders). Also mentions the attacks on Darwin.