| Accession Number | F01804 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 5 min 21 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Bagnall, Frank N |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Papua, Collingwood Bay, Wanigela |
| Date made | 17 October 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
New Guinea and General Blamey's visit
Description
Troops arrive at Wanigela for covering attack on Buna. All troops for this action are brought by air. Australian 2/10 Battalion arrived first to clear and maintain this natural landing field. Advance is made by 2/6 Independant Company with United States 126 Regiment and 128 Regiment as the main body. Brigadier General MacNider with TX2156 Major H G Harcourt, 2/6 Independent Company.