| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 095057 |
| 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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ULEBILUM-KIARIVU, PANAMBERI RIVER, NEW GUINEA. 1945-08-05. GUNNER V.E. COOPER, 2/7TH INFANTRY ...
Description
ULEBILUM-KIARIVU, PANAMBERI RIVER, NEW GUINEA. 1945-08-05. GUNNER V.E. COOPER, 2/7TH INFANTRY BATTALION, WITH THE DEAD BODIES OF TWO JAPANESE SOLDIERS WHO WERE KILLED AT THE RIVER FORD DURING A SIX DAY PATROL INTO ENEMY TERRITORY. THE RIVER IS PART OF A JAPANESE LINE OF COMMUNICATION, AND THE SOLDIERS WERE OUTPOSTS WHO WERE TAKEN BY SURPRISE.