DAGUA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-03-30. MAJ-GEN J.E.S. STEVENS, GOC 6 DIVISION (1), AND OTHER OFFICERS ...

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Accession Number 090165
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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DAGUA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-03-30. MAJ-GEN J.E.S. STEVENS, GOC 6 DIVISION (1), AND OTHER OFFICERS WATCHING ARTILLERY FIRE AGAINST JAPANESE POSITIONS ON THE TORRICELLI MOUNTAINS ADJACENT TO THE AIRSTRIP. MEMBERS OF F TROOP, 52 BATTERY, 2/2 FIELD REGIMENT, FIRED 1600 ROUNDS IN ONE HOUR 25 MINUTES. MAJ-GEN STEVENS IS ON A VISIT TO TROOPS IN THE RECENTLY OCCUPIED DAGUA AREA.