| Place | Asia: Borneo |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 109718 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
KURAMAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 18 JUNE 1945. LIEUTENANT F W MORCOM, OFFICER COMMANDING 5 BOMB DISPOSAL ...
Description
KURAMAN ISLAND, BORNEO. 18 JUNE 1945. LIEUTENANT F W MORCOM, OFFICER COMMANDING 5 BOMB DISPOSAL PLATOON (5) AND MEMBERS OF HIS PARTY INSPECTING A JAPANESE HUT WHICH THEY FOUND TO CONTAIN 64 DEPTH CHARGES. THEY ARE INVESTIGATING REPORTS FROM THE NATIVES IN CHARGE OF THE KURAMAN LIGHTHOUSE, OF JAPANESE EXPLOSIVES IN THE AREA. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- DUKW DRIVER (1), ... STEWART, US NAVY BOMB DISPOSAL (2); LIEUTENANT R C MURRAY, US NAVY BOMB DISPOSAL (3); SAPPER W MALONE, 5 BOMB DISPOSAL PLATOON (4)..