| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21461 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 28.8 x 38.1 cm |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | pen and sanguine conte crayon on paper |
| Maker |
Abbott, Harold |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
| Date made | March 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Jungle Light Aid Detachment
Description
241 Light Aid Detachment (LAD), attached to 7th Australian Infantry Brigade show the workings of a typical LAD unit . The LAD units were responsible for the repair and maintenance of the regiment's vehicles and equipment. Here, a large tent fly covers the main benches where a variety of mechanical work is in hand. Men are at work on jeeps and a 3-ton truck. On the right, 2-pounder tank-attack guns are being serviced. A characteristic collection of palms, trees and creepers surround the area.