Photographs relating to the Second World War, and the occupation of Japan

Largest group relate to campaigns in North Africa. Main places are Cairo, Alexandria, Helwan, Bardia, and Tripoli. Images of troops in the desert, vehicles, weapons, aircraft, soldiers at Christmas dinner, in hospital and at sports.

Soldiers training in New Zealand, and views of flowers on trucks at Michael Savage's funeral in 1940..

Photographs relating to a troopship on the way to War. There are various scenes on deck showing crowds of soldiers and boxing and wrestling matches. The ship may have been the Oronsay as there is a photograph showing troops embarking on this ship. Associated with this group are images which show other liner troopships which may have been travelling in convoy. They include the Mauritania, Queen Mary, Empress of Canada, and Empress of Britain. The views of ships in Freemantle and Freetown Harbours may also be associated with this group of photographs.

There are some views of England, in particular ships on the Clyde.

There are also a few photographs taken in Japan during the occupation following the Second World War.

Quantity: 212 b&w original photographic print(s).