040932 Accession Number: 040932

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LOCATION NOT KNOWN. THE SUBJECT OF THE PHOTOGRAPH IS PM6014 ABLE SEAMAN MAX BUCKLAND, HMAS AUSTRALIA. ENLISTED IN 1943 AT THE AGE OF 17 1/2 YEARS. DIED AS A RESULT OF ENEMY ACTION AT LEYTE ON 1944-10-21. BEFORE ENLISTMENT HE WAS EMPLOYED AT THE CARLTON (VICTORIA) POST OFFICE.

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Accession Number
040932
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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