| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 123541 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MANILA, PHILIPPINES 1945-11-01. MEN FROM THE 37TH AUSTRALIAN HEAVY WIRELESS SECTION AND ADVANCED ...
Description
MANILA, PHILIPPINES 1945-11-01. MEN FROM THE 37TH AUSTRALIAN HEAVY WIRELESS SECTION AND ADVANCED LAND HEADQUARTERS SIGNALS, "A" DETACHMENT, WERE THE ONLY AUSTRALIAN PERSONNEL REMAINING IN THE AREA. THEY WERE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE ONLY LINE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN AUSTRALIA AND COMMONWEALTH FORCES IN TOKYO. SIGNALLERS OF THE WIRELESS SECTION RECEIVING MESSAGES AND MONITORING EQUIPMENT IN THE TRANSMITTING STATION. (PHOTOGRAPHER SGT F. BUTT)