| Accession Number | 041488 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Place made | Australia: New South Wales, Sydney |
| Date made | May 1947 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Portrait of NX45378 Bombardier J. R. (Richard) Braithwaite, 2/15 Field Regiment, of Newcastle, ...
Description
Portrait of NX45378 Bombardier J. R. (Richard) Braithwaite, 2/15 Field Regiment, of Newcastle, NSW. Bombardier Braithwaite was one of only six survivors from 1100 prisoners who were forced on a death 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.