Diary of M.C. Hay, 1960 - 1969
Scope and Contents
This is a copy of a diary describing Hay’s active service during the Malayan campaign, beginning with his joining the battery in mid-Dec. 1941. He saw action at Kuala Selangor and during the siege of Singapore. After its surrender, he escaped by ship on 16 Feb., reaching Sumatra on 21 Feb. and then Sri Lanka on 1 Mar. 1942. See RCMS 103/12/3 for another account of the same escape written by H.R. Oppenheim (21 sheets).
Dates
- Creation: 1960 - 1969
Creator
- From the Fonds: British, Association of Malaysia and Singapore (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
For conservation reasons, this collection must be read on Cambridge Digital Library or Master Microfilm Reel 8234.
Biographical / Historical
Mortimer Cecil Hay served as Chief Inspector of Mines in the Federated Malay States and in the Light Battery of its volunteer artillery forces.
Extent
.003 cubic metre(s) (1 folder.) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
BAM XII/4
Immediate Source of Acquisition
A second copy of the diary was donated by Hay's niece Alison Keating in 2007.
Date information
DateText: The diary covers the period from 25 Oct. 1941 to 1 Mar. 1942..
Originator(s)
Hay, Mortimer Cecil
Finding aid date
2012-06-14 12:14:00+00:00
Repository Details
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