KIARIVU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-10. A SOLDIER SHOT IN THE LEG WHEN C COMPANY, 2/7 INFANTRY BATTALION ...

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Accession Number 095140
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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KIARIVU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-08-10. A SOLDIER SHOT IN THE LEG WHEN C COMPANY, 2/7 INFANTRY BATTALION ATTACKED KIARIVU VILLAGE, RECEIVING FRONT LINE MEDICAL AID ONLY 200 YARDS FROM JAPANESE POSITIONS. MEDICAL OFFICER AND ORDERLIES ARE SHOWN PREPARING HIM FOR AN OPERATION.