| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095020 |
| 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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WIHIBI RIVER, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-04. MEMBERS OF 2/7 BATTALION SET OUT ON A SIX DAY TREK TO ENEMY ...
Description
WIHIBI RIVER, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-04. MEMBERS OF 2/7 BATTALION SET OUT ON A SIX DAY TREK TO ENEMY TERRITORY. THE PREVIOUS DAY YMCA REPRESENTATIVE, MR K. HILLIS, WENT FORWARD TO A HALFWAY POINT FOR THE FIRST DAY'S MARCH AND ESTABLISHED A COFFEE POINT. HERE THE TROOPS ARE SHOWN ENJOYING A MUCH APPRECIATED CUP OF COFFEE. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- PTE G.T. OAKLEY (1); PTE O.H. BALL (2).