079294 Accession Number: 079294

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MELKONG RIVER, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-02-20. A SECTION OF THE RIVER NEAR THE CAMP OF THE 14/32ND INFANTRY BATTALION. NOTE THIS SECTION IS HEAVILY INFESTED WITH CROCODILES.

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Accession Number
079294
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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