| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS0837 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 volume |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Askey, Michael W |
| Date made | 1941-1946 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 422/008/036 |
| 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. |
Askey, Michael W. Major
Description
"A definitive history of the participation of Australian Water Transport Units in World War II". Chapter cover the beginnings of water transport in 1941, the formation and development of main water transport units 1942-1945 aspects of training and operations, the ship building programme undertaken for water transport 1943-1945 and history of docks operating units in water transport. Also includes appendices of registers of small craft, company level regimental and manning lists, photographs, maps, line drawings and plans.