From:Rocky Hill War Memorial Museum
Name/TitlePhoto Album detailing Leading Steward Donald David McLean's service during World War 2.
About this objectA black photo album, containing numerous photos and paper records following the life of Leading Steward Donald David McLean.
He was born 12 June, 1920 in Crookwell, N.S.W and enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy on 7 March, 1939. Donald's Home Port/Port Division was Sydney, N.S.W. and his next of kin was Zena. He was discharged 28 March 1951, Posting at Discharge HMAS Penguin. He was a prisoner of war in Fukuoka, Japan and arrived back in Australia in 1945. Donald was Assistant Steward onboard H.M.A.S. Perth from 9 April, 1940 until 4 September 1940 and a Steward on H.M.A.S. Perth from 5 September 1940 until 1 March 1942. On his War Record it states he was a 'P.O.W. 1.3.42 arrived Australia 45.'
He is remembered on The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat, Victoria.
These pictures show just a selection of the records within this album, with the entire album available in the attached PDF.
MakerDonald Daid McLean
Maker RoleCreator
Date MadeUnknown
Period1939-1945
Place MadeAustralia
Medium and Materialscardboard
plastic sleeves
Measurements290mm x 280mm
Subject and Association KeywordsDaily Life
Subject and Association KeywordsGoulburn
Subject and Association KeywordsPrisoner of War
Subject and Association KeywordsDonald David McLean
Subject and Association KeywordsAustralian Imperial Force (AIF)
Object TypePhotograph Albums
Object number2023.899.3
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
PDF Files2023_899_3.pdf
