| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 073326 |
| 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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KARKAR ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-18. A CREW MEMBER ABOARD ONE OF HMA MOTOR LAUNCHES WATCHES ...
Description
KARKAR ISLAND, NEW GUINEA. 1944-05-18. A CREW MEMBER ABOARD ONE OF HMA MOTOR LAUNCHES WATCHES DAWN BREAKING WEST OF THE ISLAND. JAPANESE POSITIONS ON THE ISLAND HAVE BEEN UNDER HEAVY BOMBARDMENT FROM MOTOR LAUNCHES OF THE RAN. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT AUSTRALIAN TROOPS WILL OCCUPY THE ISLAND WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.