| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 070103 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Halmarick, Colin Thomas |
| Place made | New Guinea1: Huon Peninsula, Ramu River Finisterre Ranges Area, Ramu Bogadjim Area, Ketoba |
| Date made | 29 January 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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The 11th Platoon of “B” Company, 57/60th Infantry Battalion, pictured at rest on the track near ...
Description
The 11th Platoon of “B” Company, 57/60th Infantry Battalion, pictured at rest on the track near Ketoba in the Ramu Valley after having captured Orgorunga without opposition. Heavy going on the track makes frequent rests a necessity. Identified personnel are: Private (Pte) M. Matthews (1); V215278 Pte Fred Hosie (2); VX136082 Pte James Neale Windmill (3); VX108722 Sergeant (Sgt) Jack Temple (4); VX108700 Sgt Ronald Leslie Mansfield (5).