| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Milne Bay |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART25171 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | sheet: 14 x 24.6 cm; image: 13.7 x 24.6 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and oil on cardboard |
| Maker |
Rafty, Tony |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Milne Bay |
| Date made | 15 March 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Troops aboard the 'Taroona'
Description
Troops would, on all occasions whilst on board, carry their "Mae West" (life jackets). Sketch from the aft deck showing US and Australian troops as the ship slowly approaches the jetty at Milne Bay, New Guinea.