The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Dumpu, New Guinea. Three men lying on stretchers loaded on a jeep for transport to Kumbarum, a forward medical post in the battle area. A medical officer holds a hat over one of the three wounded men lying on stretchers for shade. ? Private J. McIntyre of Bancroft, Qld, lies on the top stretcher (left, rear). Dumpu is a forward position on the way to Madang. It is now a scene of intense activity as transports bring men and equipment.
Kumbarum, New Guinea. This is the most forward medical post in the battle area. At the medical surgical team's headquarters, Lieutenant D. Tudehope of Toorak, Vic, who led the attack against the Japan
Kumbarum, New Guinea. This is the most forward medical post in the battle area, headquarters of a mobile surgical team. Private H. Asser of Semaphore, SA, shaves Corporal G. Nottle of Snowtown, Adelai
Two stretcher bearers with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), prepare to carry an unidentified wounded Australian soldier to a nearby jeep ambulance (out of picture). The injure
Aitape, New Guinea. As a jeep ambulance, serial no. 135167, waits on the edge of the jungle, for wounded to be brought out, a transport plane flies over and drops medical supplies. A metal canopy with
DUMPU, NEW GUINEA. 1943-10-15. SX27559 PRIVATE J. D. OLSON, MEDICAL ORDERLY OF THE 2/6TH AUSTRALIAN FIELD AMBULANCE NOTING PARTICULARS OF A PATIENT'S WOUNDS WHILE VX45728 DRIVER F. G. CLARKE PREPARES
Muara Island, Brunei Bay. Troops of 20th Brigade, 9th Division, after landing at Brooketon, placing a soldier lying on a stretcher into a jeep ambulance for transport to a medical base.
