| Accession Number | F07225 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 1 min 30 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
O'Halloran, John Frederick M |
| Place made | Malaysia: Labuan |
| Date made | 11 June 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Landing on Labuan Island by 24 Australian Infantry Brigade
Description
Infantry of 2/43rd Australian Infantry Battalion crossing wrecked Labuan airfield, showing damage caused by Allied air attacks. Men of the 2/1st Australian Docks Operating Company resting amongst ruins in Labuan at base of clock tower. Corporal Roda leaning up against tower. Private Grant climbing down from one of the wrecked buildings. Members of 2/47th Australian General Transport Platoon unloading water pipes from transports. Troops of 2/7th Australian Field Engineers erecting a Bailey Bridge over the Callagans Canal, 2000 yards north of the town. L/Sergeant Hage reads a letter from home.
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Video of Landing on Labuan Island by 24 Australian Infantry Brigade (video)