| Place | Oceania: Pacific Islands, Solomon Islands, Bougainville |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 092981 |
| 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, 1945-05-31. THE MAIN COMMUNICATIONS FOR A PATROL OPERATING AWAY FROM THE BATTALION ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE, 1945-05-31. THE MAIN COMMUNICATIONS FOR A PATROL OPERATING AWAY FROM THE BATTALION IS BY CARRIER PIGEON. HERE, PRIVATE R.W. MERRIN, A COMPANY, 47 INFANTRY BATTALION, 29 INFANTRY BRIGADE, ATTACHES A MESSAGE TO A BIRD'S LEG BEFORE ITS RELEASE DURING A FIGHTING RECONNAISSANCE PATROL. THE CARDBOARD BOX ON THE GROUND HAS BEEN BUILT TO CONTAIN TWO BIRDS.