| Accession Number | P02334.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
US Navy |
| Place made | Borneo: Tarakan, Sadau Island |
| Date made | 30 April 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
On Sadau Island, soldiers of the 9th Australian Division raise the Australian flag on a bamboo ...
Description
On Sadau Island, soldiers of the 9th Australian Division raise the Australian flag on a bamboo pole on the first day of Operation Oboe One, the Division's successful attack and landing on Tarakan Island then occupied by Japanese forces. Saluting on the far right is probably NX80699 Lieutenant Frederick William McKittrick, 2/4 Commando Squadron.