| Place | Oceania: New Guinea1 |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | MSS0679 |
| Collection type | Manuscript |
| Measurement | 2 PARTS |
| Object type | Manuscript |
| Maker |
Kitamoto, Masamichi |
| Date made | 1943-1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 421/013/008 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copying Provisions | Copyright restrictions apply. Only personal, non-commercial, research and study use permitted. Permission of copyright holder required for any commercial use and/or reproduction. |
Kitamoto, Masamichi (2nd Lieutenant, Independent Engineering 30th Regiment HQ 51st Division, Japanese Army)
Description
MANUSCRIPT TITLED "A RECORD OF MARATHON ADVENTURES IN THE NEW GUINEA WAR". DESCRIBES VOYAGE FROM RABAUL TO NEW GUINEA TO CONTACT THE ISOLATED 51ST DIVISION, OPERATION NO 81, THE "KITAMOTO ENGINEERS", TRAINING OF NATIVES, ACTIONS AGAINST AUSTRALIAN TROOPS AT LAE, FINNISTERRE RANGES, SALAMAUA, AITAPE