072276 Accession Number: 072276

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YAULA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-09. MEMBERS OF THE 2ND MOUNTAIN BATTERY, READING MAIL AND CLEANING WEAPONS OUTSIDE A MAKESHIFT HUT CONSTRUCTED WITH A ROOF TOP OF BANANA LEAVES. THE UNIT IS ENGAGED IN THE 57/60TH INFANTRY BATTALION DRIVE ON BOGADJIM. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- NX13288 LIEUTENANT R. MILLER (1); VX1057 LIEUTENANT D.M. CUNNINGHAM (2); NX70458 GUNNER H.G. BRIDGES (3); NX104938 LANCE-BOMBARDIER J. E. COX (4).

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072276
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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