| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 096917 |
| 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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KUMUIA YAMA, RABAUL AREA, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-17. INDIAN TROOPS PLACE THEIR FIRST QUARTER GUARD ...
Description
KUMUIA YAMA, RABAUL AREA, NEW BRITAIN. 1945-09-17. INDIAN TROOPS PLACE THEIR FIRST QUARTER GUARD SINCE PEACE AT THE INDIAN PRISONER OF WAR CAMP. ALTHOUGH THEY HAD ONLY STICKS AS WEAPONS THIS GUARD WAS SMARTLY TURNED OUT AND A CREDIT TO ANY ARMY. THE MEN WERE LIBERATED BY AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.