| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS1319 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | Two wallets and one bound volume |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Perrin, Alex E |
| Date made | 1988-1990 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM371 88/0098 |
| 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. |
Perrin, A E (b: 1922)
Description
Titled "The private war of the spotters: the story of the New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company", the manuscript describes the formation and operation of these isolated outposts throughout Papua and New Guinea from 1942 to 1945. Appendices include casualties, honours and awards, nominal roll, and the role Allen Mansfield. Also includes maps and charts. Compiled from Official and Private sources.