The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Road building and general shots of 9th Australian Division HQ Camp in Lae area. NX 7 Major General George Frederick Wootten CBE DSO, shirtless and seated at table outside his tent. Members of 2/7th Field Company Engineers constructing corduroy road through jungle. Men of 2/3rd Australian Pioneers also working on the road, take time off for cup of tea.
General Sir Thomas A Blamey GBE, KCB, CMG, DSO, ED, Commander in Chief, General G A Vasey CB, CBE, DSO, leave jeep and are greeted by CO of 2/31 Australian Infantry Battalion. Shaggy Ridge in backgrou
As a result of leaflets dropped by RAAF over Sapong Estate on mainland of Borneo, contact was made with Lieutenant General Maso Baba, Supreme Commander of Japanese forces in Borneo. He was instructed
The 9th Australian Infantry Division, under the command of NX7 Major General George Frederick Wootten CBE DSO ED, in the first Australian amphibious operation since Gallipoli, lands at Lae. The first
The 9th Australian Infantry Division, under the command of NX7 Major General George Frederick Wootten CBE DSO ED, in the first Australian amphibious operation since Gallipoli, lands at Lae. Troops of
The 9th Australian Infantry Division, under the command of NX7 Major General George Frederick Wootten CBE DSO ED, in the first Australian amphibious operation since Gallipoli, lands at Lae. Landing Sh
General Officer Commanding (GOC) 9th Australian Division, 351001 (NX7) Major General George Frederick Wootten CBE DSO inspecting troops on parade. Deputy Assistant Quartermaster General (DAQMG) 9th A
