Alt Ref NoMR4/17/319/6
Acc No3803
TitlePhoto album of unofficial photographs
DescriptionNavy blue canvas album with scene of Crystal Lake on cover featuring unofficial photographs and a scrapbook kept by Ronnie Barrett during his time in Malaya. Photos are of soldiers at rest and relaxing, in the jungle with weapons, of barracks, army buildings and railways, a funeral service and burial, some women and children (not known) and scenes of Malaya. There are pictures of female stars of the time throughout, and a photograph of a women on the inside cover which may be a relation of Private Barrett. The final page contains newspaper cuttings relating to action in Malaya. The album is personal and a visual diary of the soldier's time in Malaya.
Datec.1952-1953
FormatManuscript
TypeArchive
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