090377
Photograph 090377 Second World War, 1939-1945BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-04-06. 25 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS DRAGGING JAPANESE BODIES OFF FOR BURIAL. THESE MEN DIED IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE SLATER'S KNOLL (RESTRICTED).
090379 Accession Number: 090379
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BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-04-06. 25 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS DRAGGING JAPANESE BODIES OFF FOR BURIAL. TWO HUNDRED AND NINETY SIX JAPANESE WERE KILLED DURING THE ENGAGEMENT ON SLATER'S KNOLL AND AN ADDITIONAL 15 OF THE ENEMY WERE KILLED BY A AND D COMPANIES 400 YARDS SOUTH ALONG BUIN ROAD (RESTRICTED).
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090379
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Colour: Black & white
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