| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 064142 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Tait, James |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-01-28. THE TROOPSHIP, "VAN HEUTSZ" PASSING THE BREAKWATER ...
Description
TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA. 1944-01-28. THE TROOPSHIP, "VAN HEUTSZ" PASSING THE BREAKWATER AS SHE COMES IN TO BERTH, WITH TROOPS OF THE 24TH INFANTRY BRIGADE ABOARD. THIS UNIT HAS HAD MANY MONTHS OF HEAVY FIGHTING IN THE FINSCHHAFEN AREA AND THE TROOPS ARE NOW RETURNING TO THE MAINLAND FOR LEAVE.