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Arch Flanagan Arch Flanagan i(A72718 works by) (a.k.a. Archie Flanagan)
Born: Established: 1914 ;
Gender: Male
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Arch Flanagan was a sergeant in the Australian Army in World War II. As a prisoner of war he worked on the Burma-Thailand Railway. He wrote a brief account of his life, two short stories and an obituary on his commanding officer, Edward 'Weary' Dunlop, published in The Line: A Man's Experience of the Burma Railway; A Son's Quest to Understand (2005). The work included commentary by his son, the writer, Martin Flanagan.

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y separately published work icon The Line : A Man's Experience : A Son's Quest to Understand Camberwell East : One Day Hill , 2005 Z1214501 2005 selected work autobiography war literature Consists of four pieces of writing by Arch Flanagan, in which he tells of his war experiences. At the conclusion of each piece, Arch's son Martin reflects on how his father's war experiences have impacted on his own life.
2007 shortlisted Tasmania Book Prizes Tasmanian Literary Awards — Tasmania Book Prize
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