| Accession Number | F07220 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 9 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Barrett, Reginald Mervyn (Reg) Hardy, Douglas Charles |
| Place made | Netherlands East Indies: Halmahera Island, Morotai Island |
| Date made | 28 May 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Embarkation of 2/17 Aust. Infantry Battalion on HMAS Kanimbla & concert on board ship given by members of 2/17 Aust. Infantry Battalion.
Description
Men of the 2/17th Battalion embarking for Oboe 6 operations. Section of troops shown scaling up nets lowered over side of HMAS Kanimbla. Troops climbing over the side and onto the deck of HMAS Kanimbla. Opening by ship's orchestra featuring drummer. Singer Private J. Kersh of 2/17th Australian Infantry Battalion; soloist Sergeant D. Blackwell of 2/17th Australian Infantry Battalion.
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Video of Embarkation of 2/17 Aust. Infantry Battalion on HMAS Kanimbla & concert on board ship given by members of 2/17 Aust. Infantry Battalion. (video)