P11588.002
Photograph P11588.002 Second World War, 1939-1945The interior of a Bren gun pit. This photograph forms part of a collection relating to the service of NX170731 Gunner Robert Young Harvey, 2 Field Regiment.
P11588.001 Accession Number: P11588.001
Description
A bomb shelter beneath a Japanese jungle hut. Japanese forces occupied Bouganville from April 1942 until the allies advanced to Bougainville Island in late 1943. Combat operations ceased with the surrender of the Japanese forces in 1945. This photograph forms part of a collection relating to the service of NX170731 Gunner Robert Young Harvey, 2 Field Regiment.
Details
Accession Number
P11588.001
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Print
Physical Description
Support: Paper (Fibre-based)
Date Made
c 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor K Tuffin
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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