| Place | Europe: Germany |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1437 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
O'Donnell, Joseph P |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1989 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 89/1036 |
| 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. |
O'Donnell, Joseph P
Description
Manuscript written by Joseph P O'Donnell, "The shoe leather express", documenting his experiences as an American prisoner of war of the Germans. O'Donnell describes his time with Australian prisoners of war in Stalag Luft IV, Grup-Tychor, Poland and the forced marches in early 1945.