| Accession Number | F01857 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 4 min 12 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Parer, Damien Peter |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Cape Gloucester |
| Date made | 30 December 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Naval bombardment of Cape Gloucester
Description
Units of the Australian and American navies take part in the pre-landing bombardment of Cape Gloucester, New Britain, under the flag of Rear Admiral Victor A C Crutchley, DSC commanding Her Majesty's Australian Squadron, from HMAS Australia. All the following shots were taken from HMAS Arunta. Identified ships: HMAS Shropshire, HMAS Australia, HMAS Warramunga. Identified personnel: Commander A E Buchanan, Surgeon Lieutenant Shane Watson DSC, RANVR.
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Video of Naval bombardment of Cape Gloucester (video)