| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 073289 |
| 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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YULE ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-18/17. MEMBERS OF THE 1ST MARINE FOOD SUPPLY PLATOON DISPLAYING ...
Description
YULE ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-18/17. MEMBERS OF THE 1ST MARINE FOOD SUPPLY PLATOON DISPLAYING A 9 FOOT CROCODILE. THEY HAVE BEEN SHOOTING CROCODILES FROM THE CANOPY OF A LANDING CRAFT WHICH IS TRAVELLING UP THE ST. JOSEF'S RIVER INTO MEKEO COUNTRY TO PURCHASE FRUIT FROM THE NATIVES FOR THE ARMY. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- CORPORAL G. JONES (1); CORPORAL R.J. PLAYER (2); PRIVATE C. MORTON (3); PRIVATE LOWE (4)