| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 099190 |
| 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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CAPE WOM, NEW GUINEA, 1945-12-01. PRIVATE G.C. PARSONS GIVING EVIDENCE AT THE TRIAL OF LIEUTENANT ...
Description
CAPE WOM, NEW GUINEA, 1945-12-01. PRIVATE G.C. PARSONS GIVING EVIDENCE AT THE TRIAL OF LIEUTENANT TAZAKI, WHO WAS CHARGED WITH AND LATER SENTENCED TO DEATH FOR CANNIBALISM, MUTILATING AND EATING THE FLESH OF AN AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER KILLED IN ACTION AT SOARIN, NEW GUINEA. PRIVATE PARSONS GAVE EVIDENCE THAT HE SAW THE AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER FALL WITH A BULLET THROUGH HIS NECK.