| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 093941 |
| 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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ULUPU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-09. 16 PLATOON, D COMPANY, 2/5 INFANTRY BATTALION WITH THE SPOILS OF ...
Description
ULUPU, NEW GUINEA, 1945-07-09. 16 PLATOON, D COMPANY, 2/5 INFANTRY BATTALION WITH THE SPOILS OF THEIR SUCCESSFUL ATTACK ON THE MAIN JAPANESE STRONGHOLD IN THE VILLAGE. THEY INCLUDE 3 PISTOLS, 4 SWORDS, 25 WATCHES, A JAPANESE FLAG AND A JAPANESE BATTALION FLAG (IN THE BACKGROUND). A LOTTERY IS DRAWN TO SHARE THE SPOILS.