018753
Photograph 018753 Second World War, 1939-1945Yamil No. 2, Maprick Area, New Guinea. 10 July 1945. Wounded being carried by native boys on bush stretcher after attack on Japanese position.
018758 Accession Number: 018758
Description
Yamil No. 2, Maprick Area, New Guinea. 10 July 1945. Troops set fire to huts amongst the coconuts palms from which snipers were firing.
Details
Accession Number
018758
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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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