| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 092669 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-30. THE SAVIGE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTED BY 11 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE. 1945-05-30. THE SAVIGE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTED BY 11 FIELD COMPANY ROYAL AUSTRALIAN ENGINEERS, OVER THE JABA RIVER. THIS BRIDGE, MEASURING 620 FEET LONG AS A GUARD AGAINST FLOOD WATERS, OPENS THE SUPPLY ROUTE TO TROOPS IN SOUTH BOUGAINVILLE. A 3-TON VEHICLE IS SEEN TOWING A 25-POUNDER OF 2/11 FIELD REGIMENT, OVER THE BRIDGE.