| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 079991 |
| 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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BOUGAINVILLE, SOLOMON ISLAND. 1945-03-28. THE BODY OF A JAPANESE SOLDIER WHO HAD COMMITTED ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE, SOLOMON ISLAND. 1945-03-28. THE BODY OF A JAPANESE SOLDIER WHO HAD COMMITTED SUICIDE (USING A GRENADE AGAINST HIS STOMACH) AFTER UNSUCCESSFULLY ATTEMPTING TO DESTROY A 25 POUNDER GUN POSITION OF THE 5TH BATTERY, 2ND FIELD REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY.