| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Papua New Guinea, Papua, Owen Stanley Range, Buna Area, Buna |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG0002 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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BUNA, NEW GUINEA. C. 1943. PILOT OFFICER JOHN S. ARCHER, NORTH BALWYN, VIC, PILOT OF WIRRAWAY ...
Description
BUNA, NEW GUINEA. C. 1943. PILOT OFFICER JOHN S. ARCHER, NORTH BALWYN, VIC, PILOT OF WIRRAWAY AIRCRAFT A20-103 OF NO. 4 SQUADRON RAAF WHO SHOT DOWN A JAPANESE FIGHTER AIRCRAFT ON 1942-12-26 DURING THE BATTLE FOR BUNA, RECEIVED THE UNITED STATES SILVER STAR AND A WARM HANDSHAKE FROM BRIGADIER ENNIS C. WHITEHEAD, THE COMMANDING GENERAL ALLIED AIR FORCE IN NEW GUINEA.