| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095062 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
PANAMBERI RIVER, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-05. NATIVE CARRIERS ACCOMPANIED 2/7 INFANTRY BATTALION ...
Description
PANAMBERI RIVER, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-05. NATIVE CARRIERS ACCOMPANIED 2/7 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS ON A SIX DAY PATROL INTO ENEMY TERRITORY. THEY CARRIED ALL STORES AND EQUIPMENT, ADDITIONAL TO THAT CARRIED BY THE TROOPS. SHOWN, A NATIVE CARRIER WITH HIS BLANKET ERECTED ON TOP OF KUNAI GRASS DURING A HALT, TO MAKE A SHADY SPOT FOR HIMSELF IN THE BLISTERIMG HEAT.