![Urgent Telegram, don't write about troop movements - ANMS1399[015]](/internal/media/dispatcher/126308/preview)
Urgent Telegram, don't write about troop movements - ANMS1399[015]
Date1942
Object numberANMS1399[014]
NameTelegram Envelope
MediumPaper, ink
DimensionsOverall: 90 x 145 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.
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![Introducing Lieutenant Commander D.A. Menlove DSO to P&O and BISN agents in all ports - ANMS1399[017]](/internal/media/dispatcher/126310/thumbnail)
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![Lieutenant Commander D.A. Menlove RANR(s), 25 September 1942 - ANMS1399[013]](/internal/media/dispatcher/126306/thumbnail)