| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 092661 |
| 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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MINGA CREEK, WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-05-30. SAPPERS OF 2/8 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ...
Description
MINGA CREEK, WEWAK AREA, NEW GUINEA. 1945-05-30. SAPPERS OF 2/8 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, USING A PORTABLE PILE DRIVER DURING BRIDGE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. THIS PILE, SEVEN FEET LONG, WAS DRIVEN HOME IN APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES WITH THE AID OF WATER PRESSURE. IDENTIFIED PERSONNEL ARE:- SAPPER SCHWAGER (1); SAPPER K. UPTON (2); CORPORAL M. HOBBY (3).