Telegram, Congratulations, Lieutenant Commander Menlove
Date1942
Object numberANMS1399[024]
NameTelegram Envelope
MediumPaper
DimensionsOverall: 90 x 141 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from the Menlove family
SignificanceThis material forms part of a large collection of photgraphs and other records of Desmond Menlove's career in the Royal Australian Navy Reserve as well as his career in merchant shipping. Desmond Menlove was famous for his role in sinking the first Japanese submarine in World War II, as Lieutenant Commander of HMAS DELORAINE. He also commanded HMAS KAPUNDA and HMAS LATROBE during World War II.
18 October 1941
Royal Australian Navy
22 November 1941
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