| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1, Aitape |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 090676 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
AITAPE, NEW GUINEA. 1945-04-17. MAJOR GENERAL J.E.S. STEVENS, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 6 ...
Description
AITAPE, NEW GUINEA. 1945-04-17. MAJOR GENERAL J.E.S. STEVENS, GENERAL OFFICER COMMANDING 6 DIVISION (2), INSPECTING TROOPS OF 2/9 COMMANDO SQUADRON. THE PARADE WAS HELD IN UNIT LINES SHORTLY BEFORE THEY MOVED UP INTO THE MOUNTAINS AGAIN TO HUNT THE JAPANESE. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- CAPTAIN G.A. ROBINSON, ADJUTANT (1); LIEUTENANT COLONEL E.C. HENNESSY, COMMANDING OFFICER 2/6 CAVALRY (COMMANDO) REGIMENT (2).