| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 089613 |
| 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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TARAKAN, BORNEO, 1945-05-09. THE "TARAKAN TAXI" OPERATED BY 3 PLATOON, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2/23 ...
Description
TARAKAN, BORNEO, 1945-05-09. THE "TARAKAN TAXI" OPERATED BY 3 PLATOON, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 2/23 INFANTRY BATTALION TROOPS (OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "REBELS"). THE CAR, CAPTURED AT HOSPITAL SPUR, ON MAY 4 HAS BEEN USED TO CARRY WOUNDED, AMMUNITION, EQUIPMENT AND WATER; IT IS SHOWN MOVING NORTHWARDS ALONG ANZAC HIGHWAY BEYOND THE AIRSTRIP.