018337 Accession Number: 018337

Description

Aitape, New Guinea. Lord and Lady Wakehurst accompanied by Lady Blamey, paid an official visit to troops in the operational area of Aitape. Left to right: Matron D. Vines of Geelong, Vic, Wing Commander Eric Cooper of Sydney, NSW, Lady Blamey and an army officer enjoy a plate of sandwiches for supper at the dance.

Details

Accession Number
018337
Photographer
Acting Corporal Samuel James Henry Herbert (Jim) Fitzpatrick MBE
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c March 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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