097063 Accession Number: 097063

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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-23. CORPORAL A.F. THOMAS, 37/52 INFANTRY BATTALION, GUARDING THE ENTRANCE TO A TUNNEL. THE JAPANESE GARRISON AT RABAUL MADE EXTENSIVE USE OF TUNNELS AFTER ABOVEGROUND INSTALLATIONS HAD BEEN DESTROYED BY ALLIED AIR ATTACK.

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097063
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Photograph
Object Type
Negative
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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