| Accession Number | AWM2016.612.2.2 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Blue Mountains |
| Date made | c 1941 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection relating to NX45378 Bombardier James Richard Braithwaite, 2/15 Field Regiment
Description
Informal outdoor portrait of NX45378 Bombardier James Richard (Dick) Braithwaite, 2/15 Field Regiment, taken at the Three Sisters prior to embarkation. Bombardier Braithwaite was one of only six survivors from 1100 prisoners who were forced to march from Sandakan to Ranau in Borneo. He escaped along the track near Batas, was rescued and looked after by natives, and finally reached safety aboard an American PT boat.