| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P01306.008 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Gowing, Christopher L |
| Conflict |
Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: AWM Licensed copyright |
MALAYA, 1960. SOLDIERS OF C COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (1RAR), ...
Description
MALAYA, 1960. SOLDIERS OF C COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN REGIMENT (1RAR), REBUILDING KUALA LEBI BRIDGE, ON A NORTHERN ROAD LEADING TO THAILAND, WHICH HAD BEEN USED AS A MILITARY ROAD BY THE JAPANESE TO MOVE SOUTH DURING WORLD WAR 2 (W2). THIS WAS A NO-GO AREA DURING THE EMERGENCY. THE ROAD WAS MADE SERVICEABLE AGAIN FOR CIVIL AID AND TACTICAL REASONS.