Port Moresby, New Guinea. 1942-04-12. The four officers of Lark Force of the Rabaul Garrison, ...

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Port Moresby, New Guinea. 1942-04-12. The four officers of Lark Force of the Rabaul Garrison, photographed on the jetty in front of the HMAS Laurabada, the ship which evacuated 156 survivors from Palmalmal on the south coast of New Britain. From left to right: Major (Maj) D. M. Selby, Commanding Officer, Anti Aircraft Battery; Major W. T. (Bill) Owen, 2/22nd Battalion; Captain C. E. Goodman, 2/22nd Battalion; Major E. C. Palmer, 2/10 Field Ambulance.