| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 093030 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
BOUGAINVILLE, 1945-06-07. MEMBERS OF 2/8 COMMANDO SQUADRON LEANING ON A NATIVE DRUM, A HOLLOWED ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE, 1945-06-07. MEMBERS OF 2/8 COMMANDO SQUADRON LEANING ON A NATIVE DRUM, A HOLLOWED LOG, OUTSIDE THE KARAMUT (SING-SING) HOUSE AT B TROOP HEADQUARTERS, NAIRONA. THE VILLAGE WAS EVACUATED BY NATIVES WHEN THE JAPANESE CAME AND THE TROOP IS NOW USING THE HOUSE AS A MESS HUT.