| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095167 |
| 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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KIARIVU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-11. A 75MM GUN MANNED BY A BATTERY, 2/1 TANK ATTACK REGIMENT, ROYAL ...
Description
KIARIVU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-11. A 75MM GUN MANNED BY A BATTERY, 2/1 TANK ATTACK REGIMENT, ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ARTILLERY, IN POSITION ON THE EMERGENCY LANDING GROUND. THEY ARE SUPPORTING 2/7 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS DURING THEIR ATTACK AGAINST KIARIVU VILLAGE. THE GUN IS BEING CLEANED WITH A PULL THROUGH AFTER FIRING.