| Place | Oceania: Australia, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01022.011 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Place made | Australia: Queensland |
| Date made | 13 March 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
An upturned tank seen near the wreckage of a derailed train between Murgon and Caboolture, Qld. ...
Description
An upturned tank seen near the wreckage of a derailed train between Murgon and Caboolture, Qld. The train was carrying the 2/4th Armoured Regiment to Caboolture for combined operations training with United States troops when it derailed on the night of 12 March, 1943. NX118136 Trooper William Bedford Nankervis was killed in the derailment, and four other servicemen were injured.