073662 Accession Number: 073662

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SALAMAUA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-06-02. MEMBERS OF THE 2ND MARINE FOOD SUPPLY PLATOON HAUL IN A 5LB, RED EMPEROR FISH WHICH WAS CAUGHT USING A LONG LINE IN THE HARBOUR. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- Q272745 CRAFTSMAN C.D. HANDFORD (1), N290472 PRIVATE S.E. CHAPMAN (2).

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Accession Number
073662
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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