| Accession Number | 017590 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Band, Jack |
| Place made | Netherlands East Indies: Halmahera Island, Morotai Island, New Guinea1 |
| Date made | 15 September 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
LCI (landing craft, infantry) following US Army Alligator amphibious tracked craft in the Allied ...
Description
LCI (landing craft, infantry) following US Army Alligator amphibious tracked craft in the Allied landing on Morotai Island in the Moluccas. Being unable to get close into shore the troops had to land in comparatively deep water, carrying their equipment above their heads.