| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM24834 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Location | Main Bld: World War 2 Gallery: Gallery 4: Islands |
| Place made | United States of America |
| Date made | c 1935 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Browning M1921A1 Heavy Machine Gun : Private Edward Kenna VC, 2/4 Battalion AIF
Description
Browning M1921A1 water cooled heavy machine gun. This weapon is very rusted and is without a lock. The water jacket has been punctured in several places and parts of the recoiling mechanism are missing.
History / Summary
This gun was captured by Private Kenna at Wirui Mission, New Guinea in the action for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross.