| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 093028 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Keam, Ronald Noel |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
| Date made | 7 June 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A patrol from 2/8 Commando Squadron moving through the clearing of an old village. Their object ...
Description
A patrol from 2/8 Commando Squadron moving through the clearing of an old village. Their object is to harass the enemy and gain information ahead of the advancing infantry these patrols travel light carrying food and ammunition only. Identified personnel are:- VX106022 Trooper Francis Oliver (Frank) Plunkett (1); Tpr. R. Casey (2); Corporal L. Spits (3); Tpr T.Walker (4); Tpr W. Stevenson (5); Tpr J. Walker (6); Tpr J. Sharp (7); Tpr J. Litster (8); Tpr Honey (9).