070873 Accession Number: 070873

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WAU, NEW GUINEA, 1944-02-23. WX26402 PRIVATE N.M. GRAY (1), OF THE 2/4TH FIELD SQUADRON USING A BULLDOZER TO CUT A ROAD THROUGH THE REST CAMP AREA. THE AIRSTRIP LIES IN THE BACKGROUND.

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Accession Number
070873
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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