Defence of Wau Accession Number: F01820

Description

Australian soldiers beat off attack by Japanese on Wau aerodrome. Identified personnel: Brigadier Murray Moten, Lieutenant Colonel H G Guinn, Lieutenant Colonel Star, Lieutenant Colonel Bertram, Private Michel Gill with 'Herbert' (ventriloquist dummy), Sergeant Frank Hall, Lieutenant General Iven Mackay, Lance Corporal Leslie Nankervis 2/5 Independent Company, Sapper Allen Smith 2/5 Independent Company.

Details

Accession Number
F01820
Cinematographer
Frank N Bagnall
Classification
Film
Object Type
Actuality footage
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: PMP
Format: 35mm
Sound: silent
Measurement
Duration
Footage
Projection speed
Date Made
13 January 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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