| Place | Middle East |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 025386 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
H.M. TRANSPORT DUNTROON, AT SEA. 1942-05-07. DURING THE VOYAGE RETURNING TROOPS OF THE A.I.F. ...
Description
H.M. TRANSPORT DUNTROON, AT SEA. 1942-05-07. DURING THE VOYAGE RETURNING TROOPS OF THE A.I.F. FROM THE MIDDLE EAST, AN EMERGENCY OPERATION WAS PERFORMED FOR WHICH THE OFFICER'S MESS WAS TRANSFORMED INTO AN OPERATING THEATRE. HERE THE OPERATION IS SHOWN IN PROGRESS. LIEUTENANT COLONEL D.W. MCGREDIE, MC., 1ST AUSTRALIAN GENERAL HOSPITAL IS THE OPERATING SURGEON.