| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Huon Peninsula, Finschhafen, Bumi River Area |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 059052 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Sanders, William Charles |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
BUMI RIVER, NEW GUINEA. 1943-10-19. SAPPER (SPR) GRATTON (1); SPR BARNES (2); AND VX38304 LANCE ...
Description
BUMI RIVER, NEW GUINEA. 1943-10-19. SAPPER (SPR) GRATTON (1); SPR BARNES (2); AND VX38304 LANCE CORPORAL R. W. BARRY (3) ALL OF THE 2/24TH AUSTRALIAN FIELD COMPANY, PUNTING THEMSELVES ACROSS THE RIVER AFTER THE BRIDGE WAS WASHED AWAY IN A "FLASH" FLOOD.