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.
017331 Accession Number: 017331
Description
New Guinea. Private N. J. Friel of Nambrok, Vic, surveying the country before placing the three inch mortar into position.
Details
Accession Number
017331
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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