| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 071869 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Frazer, Alton Lyall |
| Date made | 30 March 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-03-30. DUKWS (LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED), AT AMPHIBIOUS PLATOON, 151ST ...
Description
LAE, NEW GUINEA. 1944-03-30. DUKWS (LANDING CRAFT, MECHANIZED), AT AMPHIBIOUS PLATOON, 151ST GENERAL TRANSPORT COMPANY, THE FIRST UNIT OF THE AUSTRALIAN MILITARY FORCES TO BE ISSUED WITH THE VEHICLES. THEY HAVE OPERATED FOR TEN MONTHS PERFORMING INVALUABLE ASSISTANCE IN THE OPENING OF BASES AT LAE AND BUNA.