Papers of Corporal Harry V. Boyne - Part 10

(Owen Stanley and Gana) in New Guinea

first as orderly room corporal then

a section leader

Since my last unit came out of 

action I have spent a total of five

months in hospital with malaria,

berri-berri, dysentery and [[?]]

was reclassified "B" class, with

Hysteria, on 26/3/43 and then posted

to "Q" Branch HQ New Guinea Force 

as a clerk with the A C Salvage.

I left New Guinea on Sept. 17_^th

last an 24 days A.R.L. and have just

been discharged from the 118 A.G.H.

Northam where I spent five weeks

with malaria and hookworm and

would appreciate a transfer back to your

unit as I consider I am unfit for further

tropical service after 14 months in New Guinea

H Boyne CPL.

WX.13693

Tiamast List 

G.D.D

Claremont

16.12.43

O.C.

Transit Section

G.D.D

Claremont

With reference

to my application, of 10/12/43,

for a transfer from New

Guinea to W.A. I wish to be

paraded before the C.O. to

seek his advice on the

above matter.

[[signature]]

OC. W. Aust L of C Area

Transit Section.

General Details Depot.

H Boyle Cpl

WX. 13693

OC

Transit

To Cpl Bowen up for

reallotment?

Please advise [[signature]]

A46

CO

Sir

Boyne is for

return to unit -

HQ N.G.F

He was admitted 

to hospital while on

leave

He states that he is

B class - which

classification he had

in HC

[[signature]]

L186

File

TS  L186  43

GENERAL DETAILS DEPOT.

TRANSIT SECTION,

CLAREMONT.

21/12/43

D.R.O. (ATT CAPT ONEILL)

WX13693 Cpl Boyne H.V. HQ. A C Salvage NG Force.

The a/n soldier is at this Unit ex 188 AGM. and Leave.

Attached copy of memo from his Unit suggesting he obtain transfer

L of C Area in W Australia; an A46 from Capt Hoffman G.D.D. WA

L of C Area. "Not fit for Tropical Service - recommended a job in

Pay Book is so endorsed. Civil Occupation - Postal Clerk. Military

Years. Service 31/12 years.

Advice re disposal is requested please.

[[signature]] Lieut:

OC TRANSIT SECTION G.D.D.

 

COPY           AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES                      A.A.F. A.46

                                                                                                      (Revised March 1942)

                                         TRANSIT SECTION GDD (Corps)

SICK REPORT           Station and Date CLAREMONT   20/12/43. 19                                                  

 

Army No		Rank and Names (in full) M under Name if married.	Age	Service	Religion	If detailed for any Duty	Whether a  Defaulter, soldier under        sentence or in arrest.	Diseases	Medical Officer's Remarks and Signature
WX 13693	Cpl	BOYNE  H.V.	27	31/12	CE	..	..	Hysteria
		Not fit for tropical service.
		Recommended a job in W.A.
						(Sgd) H. Hoffman  Capt

REPORT OF MEDICAL OFFICER.

(a) Description of the disability.

(b) In your opinion, will it, or is it likely to, cause permanent ill-effects?

(c) In your opinion, will it, or is it likely to, impair his future efficiency as an officer or soldier?

(d) Probable period, if any, during which member will be incapacitated from resuming duty or civil

avocation?

(e) Remarks

Date                                                                                                             

                                                                               Medical Officer.

COPY.

AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES - NEW GUINEA FORCE

In reply please

quote SAL/1321

Headquarters

29 Nov 1943.

WX 13693

CPL H.V.Boyne

118 A.C.H.

NORTHAM W.A.

Your letter dated 21 Nov 43 to hand and and contents

noted.

2. It is suggested that you try and obtain a transfer

to a base area whilst on leave as it would appear that this Tropical

climate is detrimental to your health. In view of your service on this

Island and Medical Classification transfer will be approved of by this

Headquarters.

3. Hoping your recovery to good health is speedy and

permanent.

(Sgd) Noel Wansley Capt.

for J.L. HARRISON MAJOR. OC Salvage NGF.

"A SOLDIER'S FAREWELL"

I'm saying goodbye dear mother,

I'm attending my last parade;

I've asked the others to carry on

As I just can't make the grade.

For three weeks they nursed and carried me,

Did all they possibly could;

I've asked the others to carry on

And leave me, alone in the wood.

I can still see those battle-word soldiers,

As they stopped to wave goodbye;

I've asked the others to carry on 

And leave me alone to die.

They built me a rough bush shelter,

Left bully and biscuits too;

A smoke, some paper and a pencil -

So I could write, dear mother to you.

This letter may not be delivered,

The contents may never be found;

But I know that God will guard me

Where my body lies 'neath this mound.

I've said goodbye, dear mother,

I'm living in a different world;

Where all is quiet and peaceful,

The flag of Paradise unfurled.

I'm away from all sorrow and worry,

I'm starting my life anew;

But I won't be alone, dear mother,

For as God said, "I'm waiting for you".

30th January, 1943.

Composed by

W.X.13693 Cpl H.V. Boyne

2/14 Aust Inf Bn

Australia

"A SOLDIER'S FAREWELL"

I'm saying goodbye dear mother,

I'm attending my last parade;

I've asked the others to carry on

As I just can't make the grade.

For three weeks they nursed and carried me,

Did all they possibly could;

I've asked the others to carry on

And leave me, alone in the wood.

I can still see those battle-word soldiers,

As they stopped to wave goodbye;

I've asked the others to carry on 

And leave me alone to die.

They built me a rough bush shelter,

Left bully and biscuits too;

A smoke, some paper and a pencil -

So I could write, dear mother to you.

This letter may not be delivered,

The contents may never be found;

But I know that God will guard me

Where my body lies 'neath this mound.

I've said goodbye, dear mother,

I'm living in a different world;

Where all is quiet and peaceful,

The flag of Paradise unfurled.

I'm away from all sorrow and worry,

I'm starting my life anew;

But I won't be alone, dear mother,

For as God said, "I'm waiting for you".

30th January, 1943.