017330
Photograph 017330 Second World War, 1939-1945New Guinea. A three inch mortar set out in a bomb crater on Karkar Island. The mortar crew is taking up its firing position. Private N. J. Friel of Nambrok, Vic (right), keeps watch.
017332 Accession Number: 017332
Description
New Guinea. Members of a mortars crew take up its firing position in a bomb crater on Karkar Island during their pursuit of the Japanese. Private N. J. Friel of Nambrok, Vic, keeps watch.
Details
Accession Number
017332
Photographer
Captain Norman Brown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
22 June 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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