151027 Accession Number: 151027

Description

Kokoda, New Guinea. November 1942. A wounded Australian soldier is tended by native bearers while awaiting evacuation by plane. Palm leaves tied with vines provide some shelter from the sun.

Details

Accession Number
151027
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Support: Acetate
Date Made
November 1942
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 151027

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