| Accession Number | F07165 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 2 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Wood, Frederick Sydney |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province, Lae |
| Date made | 5 November 1944 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Roman Catholic memorial service at the Lae war cemetery
Description
A commemoration service to those who gave their lives in the capture of Lae - men of 7th and 9th Divisions and attached personnel. Mass was celebrated by NX369 Colonel Patrick Treacy Boland (ACG - RC) and the address given by NX700225 (NX70612) Chaplain 2nd Class Henry James Reid (DACG - RC). 31 (NX35000) Lieutenant General Vernon Ashton Hobart Sturdee CB CBE DSO, General Officer Commanding 1st Australian Army, and staff, walk along path to cemetery.
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Video of Roman Catholic memorial service at the Lae war cemetery (video)