| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 092572 |
| 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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BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-23. A TANK CREW OF B SQUADRON, 2/4 ARMOURED REGIMENT, READING THE MAIL ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-23. A TANK CREW OF B SQUADRON, 2/4 ARMOURED REGIMENT, READING THE MAIL DURING THE MOVE FORWARD IN SUPPORT OF 58/59 INFANTRY BATTALION'S ADVANCE ALONG THE BUIN ROAD SOUTH OF THE POROREI RIVER. THE MATILDA TANK IS APTLY NAMED "BRASSIERE" BECAUSE OF ITS CLOSE SUPPORT OF INFANTRY. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- CORPORAL J.W. HAMP (1); TROOPER M.R. HAMILTON (2); TROOPER P. CHANDLER (3).