| Accession Number | P04680.013 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Owen Stanley Range, Buna Area, Soputa |
| Date made | c 1942 - 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The grave with original marker of NX34853 Captain (Capt) Jack Murray Blamey, DSC (US), 2/2 ...
Description
The grave with original marker of NX34853 Captain (Capt) Jack Murray Blamey, DSC (US), 2/2 Battalion. Capt Blamey, of Wollongong, NSW, enlisted at Paddington, NSW, on 28 June 1940. He served in the Middle East, Greece and New Guinea. Capt Blamey died of wounds (caused by friendly fire) on 26 November 1942, aged 22. He is buried at the Soputa War Cemetery, New Guinea.