| Accession Number | P02531.009 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Cape Gloucester |
| Date made | 15 April 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection relating to the service of 432886 Edward Philip Telford Simpson
Description
An unidentified member of B Flight, No. 4 (Tactical Reconnaissance) Squadron RAAF, confers the `Order of the Pig's Arse and Six Bars' upon Captain Art Claffy, a member of the United States Marines attached to 4 TAC/R as a Liaison Officer. The Order was presented during a ceremony which was designed to relieve monotony. Standing in the background is Flight Lieutenant Tom King, Officer Commanding.