| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 059256 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Irving, Robert Bruce |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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TAMIGUDU, NEW GUINEA, 1943-10-21. PORTRAIT OF REVEREND JOHANN DEKKER, AGED 79 YEARS, LUTHERAN ...
Description
TAMIGUDU, NEW GUINEA, 1943-10-21. PORTRAIT OF REVEREND JOHANN DEKKER, AGED 79 YEARS, LUTHERAN MISSIONARY WHO HAS BEEN IN NEW GUINEA SINCE 1895. HE CARRIED ON WITH HIS WORK DURING THE JAPANESE OCCUPATION OF THE AREA. WHEN 9TH DIVISION PASSED THROUGH THIS AREA ON THEIR WAY TO FINSCHHAFEN, JOHANN, THOUGH AN ENEMY ALIEN, STAYED PUT IN THE BUSH AND NEGLECTED TO REPORT TO ANYONE.