018270 Accession Number: 018270

Description

Henry Reid Bay, New Britain. Reg Edwards, Department of Information still photographer who is covering the Australian campaign against the Japanese in New Britain, is standing in the jungle with his camera and watch worn around his neck.

Details

Accession Number
018270
Photographer
Reg J Edwards
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
20 March 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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