| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 092844 |
| 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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PORTON PLANTATION, SORAKEN AREA, BOUGAINVILLE, 1945-06-09. THE "DUNKIRK" OF A COMPANY 31/51 ...
Description
PORTON PLANTATION, SORAKEN AREA, BOUGAINVILLE, 1945-06-09. THE "DUNKIRK" OF A COMPANY 31/51 INFANTRY BATTALION WHO WITH A PLATOON FROM C COMPANY REQUIRED RESCUE FROM THE BEACHHEAD AFTER AN UNSUCCESSFUL LANDING. THESE PICTURES TAKEN FROM ONE OF THE RESCUE BARGES GIVE SOME IDEA OF THE PREDICAMENT FACING OUR TROOPS.