018753 Accession Number: 018753

Description

Yamil No. 2, Maprick Area, New Guinea. 10 July 1945. Wounded being carried by native boys on bush stretcher after attack on Japanese position.

Details

Accession Number
018753
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original acetate
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
10 July 1945
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 018753

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