| Accession Number | 017623 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 3x4", Nitrate, Silver Gelatin |
| Physical description | 3x4", Nitrate, Silver Gelatin |
| Maker |
Short, Gordon Herbert |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 14 September 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
South West Pacific Area. Forward 8 inch turrets of HMAS Australia searching for the enemy. The ...
Description
South West Pacific Area. Forward 8 inch turrets of HMAS Australia searching for the enemy. The heavy cruiser's Commanding Officer, Captain (Capt) E. F. V. Dechaineux DSC, RAN is on the bridge. Capt Dechaineux was killed on 21 October 1944 during the Battle of Leyte.