| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 092489 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-21. CORPORAL G. REED, 58/59 INFANTRY BATTALION, EXAMINING A .303 INCH RIFLE ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-21. CORPORAL G. REED, 58/59 INFANTRY BATTALION, EXAMINING A .303 INCH RIFLE WITH ITS WOODWORK SPLIT BY JAPANESE ARTILLERY. HE DIVED FOR COVER WHEN THE ARTILLERY OPENED UP AND SHRAPNEL KNOCKED THE GRENADE FROM HIS BELT. HE RECEIVED A SLIGHT STOMACH WOUND AND WAS SENT BACK TO THE ADVANCED DRESSING STATION FOR TREATMENT. REED IS BELIEVED TO BE SX39910 GEORGE ALBERT REED OF BROMPTON SA.