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The story of
The Sparrows
–Battle of Britain gunners
who defended Timor
as part of Sparrow Force
during World War II.





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Gnr. Lionel 'Curley' Freeman NX39392 - 2/1 Heavy Battery RAA (& 2/2 Independent Company)
Gunner Lionel 'Curley' Freeman and his wife Lillian. (Photo supplied by Phillip Tarrant.) The Author was contacted by a relative of...


Cpl. Cedric Jessep NX38660 - 2/1 Heavy Battery RAA
I was so thrilled to find your book and site. My grandfather, C. J. Jessep passed away 30 years ago this year when I was 11 and I have...
Gnr. Tom Cunnington WX17588 - 2/1 Heavy Battery
Retired Lt Colonel Peter Winstanley travelled throughout Australia to interview former Far East prisoners of war. He was fortunate to...

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