| Accession Number | F07105 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 4 min 21 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
McKechnie, Frank |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province, Lae |
| Date made | 17 September 1943 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Capture of Lae
Description
Men of the 9th and 7th Australian Divisions link up to walk together along the road to Lae. Men of 'B' Company, 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion, commanded by SX8590 Major Kenneth Bowman Kidd. Three men of 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion who walked from Port Moresby to Lae and went on the first reconnaissance party in the Markham Valley. Left to right: Lieutenant D O Smith; Major Kidd; NX94632 Private Percival Laurence Robinson.
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Video of Capture of Lae (video)