A Selangor volunteer's escape, 1960 - 1969
Scope and Contents
A copy of Nias's account of his wartime service in Malaya. He was involved in demolition work during the retreat to Singapore. After its fall he and a number of comrades escaped in a dinghy and an old yacht, reaching Sumatra, from whence he was evacuated to Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom (6 sheets). Nias’s diary was published in ‘British Malaya’, June 1942, 16-17. The collection is accompanied by a letter from Professor A. L. McLeod to Hugh Bryson.
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
S. J. Nias worked for Kepong (Malay) Rubber Estates Limited and served as sergeant in the Engineering Section of the Federated Malay States Volunteer Force.
Extent
1 file(s) (1 file) : paper
Language of Materials
English
Former / Other Reference
BAM XII/5
Date information
DateText: The journal covers the period from 30 Nov. 1941 to 6 May 1942..
Originator(s)
Nias, S J
Finding aid date
2012-06-14 14:19:37+00:00
Repository Details
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