090985 Accession Number: 090985

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TARAKAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 1945-05-02. CHAPLAIN K. FAWCETT, 2 BEACH GROUP (1), CONDUCTING THE BURIAL SERVICE OF SOME WHO WERE KILLED ON P DAY IN THE LINGKAS AREA. THOSE BURIED WERE AN ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY COMMANDO, A MEMBER OF 2/48 INFANTRY BATTALION, AND A MEMBER OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE. THE DUTCH BARRACKS AND DAMAGED OIL STORAGE TANKS LIE IN THE BACKGROUND.

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090985

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Colour: Black & white

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