073593 Accession Number: 073593

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Members of the 35th Infantry Battalion pause for refreshment at the river during their advance up the coast towards Wewak. The soldier drinking water has conveniently positioned his cigarettes in his hat band.

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Accession Number
073593
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
26 May 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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