018501
Photograph 018501 Second World War, 1939-1945Wewak, New Guinea. 15 May 1945. Members of the 6th Australian Division stream from the landing craft, 1346, on to Sandy Beach during the amphibious assault on the Wewak Peninsula.
018502 Accession Number: 018502
Description
Wewak, New Guinea. 15 May 1945. The Japanese were annihilated by members of the 6th Australian Division during the assault on the Wewak Peninsula. Three members of the assault force view the body of a dead Japanese soldier killed during the conflict. Left to right: R. Marshall of Newcastle, NSW; Sergeant D. Parkin of Perth, WA; Lieutenant S. R. McDonald of Vic.
Details
Accession Number
018502
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
15 May 1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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