| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Milne Bay |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 014649 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Brown, Norman |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Milne Bay |
| Date made | 14 April 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Six local men and women were decorated for loyal service, five for their share in the Milne Bay ...
Description
Six local men and women were decorated for loyal service, five for their share in the Milne Bay campaign. Identified, left to right: Maiogaru (Gimuleia) Taulebona (1900 – 1986); Edward Guise, John Pilacapio; Pilimomi; Ilai Dixon and Banaba. Maiogaru, a mission trained nurse, was decorated for her part in the rescue and care of 41879 Leading Aircraftman John Francis Fitzgerald Donegan RAAF.