LEGGETT, Arthur Leslie - WX1042
| Original items held by the Army Museum of Western Australia |
| Conflict | World War 2 |
|---|---|
| Service Arm | Australian Imperial Force |
| Unit | 2/11th Infantry Battalion |
| Service No. | WX1042 |
| Service Arm | Army |
| Date of Birth | 8 Sep 1918 |
| Birthplace | Sydney, NSW |
| Residence | Mt Lawley, Perth, WA |
| Date of Death | |
| Relatives | Kate Leggett |
T.S.M.V. Duntroon was used to transport troops and POWs during World War 2.
The 2/11th Infantry Battalion published a Bulletin at irregular intervals ("When wit and fortune will") with contributions from the soldiers. Arthur kept this copy of the bulletin Volume 1, Number 2, Friday March 1, 1940.
Arthur Leggett was amongst the 423 men of the 2/11th Battalion taken prisoner in Greece in 1941. The prisoners wrote newsletters while in the POW camps and Arthur brought some home with him after the war. The following links will access the newsletters.
The Clarion - Stalag VIIIB - Number 3
The Camp - Number 156
The Camp - Number 172
The Camp - Number 173
While in the POW Camp, the men organised events such as pantomimes and concerts.
