| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 094528 |
| 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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CAPE WOM, WEWAK, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-29. STAFF SERGEANT W.J. TOPE, AT 6 DIVISION RECEPTION CAMP. ...
Description
CAPE WOM, WEWAK, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-29. STAFF SERGEANT W.J. TOPE, AT 6 DIVISION RECEPTION CAMP. HE WAS WOUNDED AT GARN IN THE WESTERN DESERT AND IS SAID TO BE THE FIRST MEMBER OF THE AUSTRALIAN IMPERIAL FORCE WOUNDED IN THIS WAR. ENLISTING ON 1939-11-03 HE HAS SERVED CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE 6 DIVISION. A FORMER FARMER, HE WILL RETURN TO THE LAND.