| Accession Number | P03953.005 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Informal portrait of NGX255 Private (Pte) Philip Charles (Phil) Jeune, Z Special Unit, at ...
Description
Informal portrait of NGX255 Private (Pte) Philip Charles (Phil) Jeune, Z Special Unit, at Coastwatcher Camp Alexhafen, New Guinea. Pte Jeune had suffered horrific injuries and scars on his neck and hands after killing a Japanese officer wielding a sword. Pte Jeune had no weapons and had to defend himself with his bare hands.