The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Looking toward the Finisterre Ranges from the Ramu Valley, near Dumpu. When the decision was made in 1943 to develop the Lae area in New Guinea as a major Allied staging post and base it was quickly realised that the control of the combined Markham and Ramu River Valleys would be vital to the area's security.
Looking in the opposite direction to the Finisterre Ranges from the Ramu Valley, near Dumpu. The sun sets behind some clouds in the distance. When the decision was made in 1943 to develop the Lae area
The road to Guy's Post, Ramu Valley, New Guinea is depicted with surrounding mountain ranges. VX109068 Sergeant Belcher, Royal Australian Army Medical Corps attached to Royal Australian Engineers, w
An Australian soldier is depicted sitting on the ground with legs outstretched and rifle in hand, leaning against a shelter behind him. Sergeant Belcher, Royal Australian Army Medical Corps attached
Here Ivan Anderson has depicted the Field Bakery at Ramu Valley at Dumpu camp which was established on the northern bank of the Bumi River. Men prepapred baked goods including bread, rolls, and meat p
Here, Ivan Anderson has depicted the field post office at Ramu Valley, at Dumpu camp. From November 1941, Ivan Anderson served in the CMF, V200106, until he enlisted in the AIF, VX110883, at St. Kil
Depicts wounded men being evacuated from Ramu Valley in New Guinea on trucks during the Second World War. In a letter home to his wife, Jess, in 1944, Pidgeon wrote about the Ramu Valley; 'The most be