| Places | |
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| Accession Number | 096494 |
| 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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RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-09-13. A GROUP OF MEMBERS OF 4 FIELD REGIMENT ENJOY A TEA BREAK AFTER ...
Description
RABAUL, NEW BRITAIN, 1945-09-13. A GROUP OF MEMBERS OF 4 FIELD REGIMENT ENJOY A TEA BREAK AFTER WORKING AT PRESSURE TO ESTABLISH URGENTLY REQUIRED HOSPITAL FACILITIES TO RECEIVE A LARGE INTAKE OF SICK INDIAN SERVICEMEN. THE INDIANS WERE RELEASED FROM JAPANESE CUSTODY BY THE AUSTRALIAN FORCE OF 4 INFANTRY BRIGADE WHICH OCCUPIED RABAUL AFTER THE JAPANESE SURRENDER.