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| Accession Number | MSS1432 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 2 ITEMS |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Soden, Bill |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 92/0588 |
| 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. |
Soden, Bill (Aircraftman)
Description
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL MANUSCRIPT TITLED `TASMANIA TO TARAKAN: WITH THE RAAF IN THE SOUTH WEST PACIFIC 1943-1945'. DESCRIBES ENLISTMENT, TRAINING, AND ACTIVE SERVICE AS A FLIGHT RIGGER, INCLUDING INFANTRY PATROLS WITH 2/23 BATTALION DURING THE TARAKAN INVASION. DISCUSSES THE EFFECTS OF THE WAR ON HIS DEVELOPMENT AS A YOUNG MAN.
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Conflicts
Units
Places
- Asia: Borneo, Tarakan
- Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch New Guinea, Humboldt Bay, Hollandia
- Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch New Guinea, Noemfoor Island
- Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Halmahera Island, Morotai Island
- Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne
- Oceania: New Guinea1, Aitape
- Oceania: Pacific Islands, Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain