History – Dunera

History

These pages provide information on the historical context of the British internment and mass deportations of 1940, the persecution of Jews in Nazi Germany and other related events and topics. Further articles will appear at irregular intervals, focussing on the internment and subsequent military service of many former internees in Australia.

Over time, more than 120 soldiers from the 8th Employment Company were promoted to non-commissioned officers.

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The 8th Employment Company (2)

Starting in April 1942, the 8th Employment Company brought together more than 500 former internees who had been deported to Australia by the British.

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The 8th Employment Company (1)

In the fight against malaria, the Australian army undertook trials with volunteers. Among them were Dunera Boys and refugees.

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The 8th Employment Company (3)

Nine Dunera Boys fought in Normandy and on other fronts in No. 3 Troop No. 10 (Inter Allied) Commando.

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X Commando – Taking up Arms Against Fascism

Jews and Nazis together in one camp? That couldn't go well.

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A “Jewish Mutiny”?

In "their" camps they had everything under control ...

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“The German salute is your duty”