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080219 Accession Number: 080219

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HANSA BAY, NEW GUINEA. 1944-07-08. SERGEANT TAPIOLI, A BAYONET EXPERT AND FORWARD SCOUT OF NO. 5 PLATOON, A COMPANY, 1ST PAPUAN INFANTRY BATTALION. HE HAS BEEN RECOMMENDED FOR THE DISTINGUISHED CONDUCT MEDAL.

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Accession Number

080219

Classification

Photograph

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Negative

Physical Description

Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Nitrate

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Whole

Item Count

1

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Copyright expired - public domain

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