| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01411.002 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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NEW GUINEA. C. 1914-09. INSCRIPTION: "NO. 4 COY, VIC, 243. SPECIAL NAVAL EXPEDITIONARY FORCE LEFT ...
Description
NEW GUINEA. C. 1914-09. INSCRIPTION: "NO. 4 COY, VIC, 243. SPECIAL NAVAL EXPEDITIONARY FORCE LEFT MELBOURNE 1914-08-14 UNDER SEALED ORDERS. LATER. FIRST ENGAGEMENT 1914-09-11 AT KABAKAUL IN THE TAKING OF GERMAN NEW GUINEA." PRESUMABLY THE LANDING PARTY SENT ASHORE 1914-09-11 TO SEARCH FOR A GERMAN WIRELESS STATION AT HERBERTSHOHE. ONE MEMBER WAS LESLIE GEORGE MILES, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVAL BRIGADE.(DONOR: K. MILES).