| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 075236 |
| 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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NORTH ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-08-18. NX109145 PRIVATE L.C. MARTIN (1) OF THE NEW GUINEA SEA ...
Description
NORTH ALEXISHAFEN, NEW GUINEA. 1944-08-18. NX109145 PRIVATE L.C. MARTIN (1) OF THE NEW GUINEA SEA AMBULANCE TRANSPORT COMPANY RELEASING A CARRIER PIGEON FROM THE DECK OF THE UNIT MEDICAL LAUNCH, AM1567. THE MESSAGES SENT ARE TO RELAY WEATHER INFORMATION AND TO ADVISE THE 2/11TH GENERAL HOSPITAL AT MADANG OF THE NUMBER OF CASUALTIES WHICH THE VESSEL IS CARRYING.