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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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Maj. Adanto D'Amore & Louis Zamperini
Frank Tinker, Louis Zamperini, Pete Zamperini, Adanto D'Amore & Leroy Schneider in the Persian Room, Hotel Sir Francis Drake, San...
Capt. Rolf Baldwin VX50054 - 2/2 Independent Company
(Filmed September 1992) Here is the complete interview that the Australian War Memorial conducted with former A Platoon Commander in the...
Activities at 2/2 Commando Squadron camp, Rabaul, 5-8 October 1945.
Many of the soldiers seen in this film were photographed by Damien Parer in Timor. Mainly the troops are shown relaxing and swimming....
2/2 Australian Cavalry Commando Squadron, Faita
In an isolated village called Faita, this Cavalry Squadron, which first saw action in Timor, live independently in native huts. Large...
Lt. John Strickland TX1559 - 2/40 Infantry Battalion
I was actually wondering if you had any information about my Grandpa, he unfortunately passed away only a few weeks after I was born. I...
Lt. Harry Medlin SX13860 - 2/1 Fortress Company
Retired Lt Colonel Peter Winstanley travelled throughout Australia to interview former Far East prisoners of war. He was fortunate to...
Dr. Leslie Poidevin NX71114 - 2/12 Field Ambulance
Retired Lt Colonel Peter Winstanley travelled throughout Australia to interview former Far East prisoners of war. He was fortunate to...
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