| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 073040 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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MADANG - ALEXISHAFEN ROAD, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-27. WX15750 LIEUTENANT J.T. OULD, OFFICER IN ...
Description
MADANG - ALEXISHAFEN ROAD, NEW GUINEA. 1944-04-27. WX15750 LIEUTENANT J.T. OULD, OFFICER IN CHARGE OF THE PIONEER PLATOON, 30TH INFANTRY BATTALION, LIFTS FROM THE ROAD A JAPANESE LAND MINE BURIED ON A JAPANESE AERIAL BOMB IN THE ROADWAY NEAR ALEXISHAFEN. THE BOMB IS PLACED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DESTRUCTIVE POWER. FIVE DEATHS AND TWO INJURIES HAVE BEEN CAUSED IN THE LOCALITY.