| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Mubo Salamaua Area, Salamaua |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 072799 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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SALAMAUA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-30. QX59496 CORPORAL M. W. BARKER (1), WITH Q11404 SIGNALMAN C. ...
Description
SALAMAUA, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-30. QX59496 CORPORAL M. W. BARKER (1), WITH Q11404 SIGNALMAN C. SHUTZE (2), MEMBERS OF THE 42ND INFANTRY BATTALION, EXAMINE THE WREATHS ON THE CENOTAPH AFTER THE OFFICIAL DEDICATION CEREMONY AT THE SALAMAUA WAR CEMETERY. ALL 28 MEMBERS OF THE 42ND INFANTRY BATTALION WHO WERE KILLED IN ACTION DURING THE SALAMAUA CAMPAIGN ARE BURIED AT THE CEMETERY.