017195
Photograph 017195 Second World War, 1939-1945Dutch New Guinea. Headed for the successful occupation of Wakde, these American landing crafts, one of which is flying an American flag, are nearing the shore.
017197 Accession Number: 017197
Description
Dutch New Guinea. American troops dash through the surf and take part in the Wakde landing operations, an American flag fluttering from the landing craft.
Details
Accession Number
017197
Photographer
Acting Corporal Samuel James Henry Herbert (Jim) Fitzpatrick MBE
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
26 May 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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