| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 078218 |
| 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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DANMAP RIVER, NEW GUINEA. 1945-01-06. TROOPS OF THE PIONEER PLATOON, 2/8TH INFANTRY BATTALION ...
Description
DANMAP RIVER, NEW GUINEA. 1945-01-06. TROOPS OF THE PIONEER PLATOON, 2/8TH INFANTRY BATTALION BUILDING A TEMPORARY COCONUT LOG BRIDGE OVER A TRIBUTARY OF THE RIVER. THIS BRIDGE HAD TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN ORDER TO GET THE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS TO THE SITE OF THE NEW 300 FOOT BRIDGE ACROSS THE MAIN STREAM.