| Accession Number | 018212 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Fitzpatrick, Samuel James Henry Herbert (Jim) |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Aitape |
| Date made | 2 March 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Aitape, New Guinea. With water tins strapped to their backs these two Australians pause for a ...
Description
Aitape, New Guinea. With water tins strapped to their backs these two Australians pause for a smoke before attempting the long climb up the 'Golden Stairway', the name given to 846 steps surmounting a ridge in the forward areas. Their men are occupying the summit of the hill and must have daily supplies of water. NX167212 Private (Pte) John (Jack) Edward Michael Johnson 2/1st Battalion of Cooma, NSW, is standing and lighting a cigarette for Pte Arthur Burns of Taree, NSW.