| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART21035 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | framed: 54.8 x 61.2 cm; image: 37.4 x 44 cm |
| Object type | Painting |
| Physical description | oil on canvas on board |
| Maker |
Watson, Douglas |
| Place made | New Guinea1 |
| Date made | 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Kumawa - Sisi Junction
Description
Kumawa is halfway up the Sattelberg Road. 2/23th Australian Infantry Battalion relieved 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion in the Kumawa area. From this area extensive preliminary patrolling took place. "B" Company, 2/23rd Australlian Infantry Battalion, advancing from Kumawa via Sisi village, contacted 2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion. Seventy-nine enemy were killed in this area of New Guinea.