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Oral History Interview with E. H. Mitchell
No full textThe National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue by E H Mitchell. In November, 1941, Mitchell received orders to the Philippines. He left with the conviction that his two-year assignment would not end before war with Japan was declared. He also assumed he would be captured because he was unaware of any relief plan for the Philippines should war occur. Upon arrival, Mitchell was assigned to the Southern Philippine command on Negros Island where he joined the 61st Philippine Army Division on 6 December. On 8 December, he assumed command of his regiment. On Christmas Day, Colonel Mitchell was order to Mindanao. There, his unit was to secure a position on the south end of the island and defend against a Japanese landing. After the Japanese landed and advanced inland, Mitchell got separated from his command and was eventually captured. Mitchel recalls several experiences as a prisoner of war on Mindanao. He was eventually moved to Manila. Sometime in early 1943, Mitchell and some other officers were transported to Formosa and remained there until they were taken to Japan in October 1944. From there, the POWs went to Korea, then into the POW camp at Mukden, China. Mitchell was liberated in August, 1945. He returned to Okinawa aboard the USS Relief (AH-1) and then flew to Manila. From there, he went back to San Francisco where his family was waiting
James E. Mitchell Vietnam War collection [DIGITAL CONTENT]
No full textThis collection contains an oral history interview with James E. Mitchell from May 8, 2015, as well as, documents and photographs related to his military service
Horse drawn passenger tram on Main Street in Roebourne, Western Australia, approximately 1910 / Ernest Lund Mitchell
No full textTitle devised by cataloguer from inscriptions.; Part of the collection: Scenes at Roebourne, Western Australia, approximately 1910.; Inscriptions: "Main St. Roebourne. E.L. Mitchell."--Printed on lower centre of image.; Condition: Soiled.; Also available online at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn6338483; Purchased, 2013
Four unidentified Aboriginal men, Roebourne, Western Australia, ca. 1910, 1 [picture] /
No full textPart of the collection: Aborigines of Western Australia, ca. 1910.; Title devised by cataloguer based on caption.; Inscriptions: "Group of Roebourne Natives No. 1. E. L. Mitchell"--In pencil on verso.; Condition: Scratched.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4804116
Four unidentified Aboriginal men, Roebourne, Western Australia, ca. 1910, 2 [picture] /
No full textPart of the collection: Aborigines of Western Australia, ca. 1910.; Title devised by cataloguer based on caption.; Inscriptions: "No. 2 as No. 1. E. L. Mitchell"--In pencil on verso.; Condition: Scratched.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4804135
Droving in the Kimberleys, Western Australia, ca. 1910 [picture] /
No full textPart of the collection: Aborigines of Western Australia, ca. 1910.; Title devised by cataloguer based on information from caption.; Inscriptions: "Driving in the Kimberleys, E. L. Mitchell"--In pencil on verso.; Condition: Good.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4330803
Corroboree at Roebourne, Western Australia, ca. 1910 [picture] /
No full textPart of the collection: Aborigines of Western Australia, ca. 1910.; Title devised by cataloguer based on caption.; Inscriptions: "Corr at Roebourne, E. L. Mitchell"--In pencil on verso.; Condition: Scratched.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4803968
Aboriginal camp at Whim Creek, Western Australia, ca. 1910 [picture] /
No full textPart of the collection: Aborigines of Western Australia, ca. 1910.; Title devised by cataloguer based on caption.; Inscriptions: "E. L. Mitchell"--In pencil on verso.; Condition: Scratched.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4804110
Natives in from the desert country, ca. 1910 [picture] /
No full textPart of the collection: Aborigines of Western Australia, ca. 1910.; Title devised by cataloguer based on information from caption.; Inscriptions: "Natives in from the Desert country, E. L. Mitchell"--In pencil on verso.; Condition: Good.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4271767. Photograph of three Aboriginal Australians holding hunting spears
Four Aboriginal men and one Aboriginal boy at Whim Creek, Western Australia, ca. 1910 [picture] /
No full textPart of the collection: Aborigines of Western Australia, ca. 1910.; Title devised by cataloguer based on caption.; Inscriptions: "Whim Creek. E. L. Mitchell"--In pencil on verso.; Condition: Scratched.; Also available in an electronic version via the Internet at: http://nla.gov.au/nla.pic-vn4804037
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