| Place | Asia: Netherlands East Indies, Dutch New Guinea, Humboldt Bay, Hollandia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 017047 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Short, Gordon Herbert |
| Place made | Netherlands East Indies: Dutch New Guinea, Humboldt Bay, Hollandia |
| Date made | 3 May 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea. A local man holding a baby in a sling in one arm and a home made ...
Description
Hollandia, Dutch New Guinea. A local man holding a baby in a sling in one arm and a home made white flag in the other hand speaks with an American serviceman. After American troops landed, a number of local natives came forward under cover of the white flag to demonstrate their friendliness.