069242 Accession Number: 069242

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KALIKODOBU, NEW GUINEA. 1942-10. N157031 LIEUTENANT C.G.D. BUTLER (LEFT) AND TWO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PARTY OF THE 2/14TH INFANTRY BATTALION WHICH WERE CUT OFF FROM THE MAIN BODY OF TROOPS NEAR MYOLA DURING THE WITHDRAWAL ACROSS THE OWEN STANLEY RANGES. IN THE FINAL STAGES OF THE WITHDRAWAL IN AUGUST THE PARTY USED RAFTS BUILT BY FRIENDLY NATIVES TO MOVE DOWN THE KEMP-WELCH RIVER TO SAFETY AFTER BEING IN THE JUNGLE 42 DAYS.

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069242
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Colour: Black & white
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