Military history personnel, Minjim Valley, N. G.

Place Oceania: New Guinea1, Huon Peninsula, Ramu River Finisterre Ranges Area, Ramu Bogadjim Area, Mindjim River Area
Accession Number ART26854
Collection type Art
Measurement sheet: 21.4 x 27 cm; image: 20.8 x 27 cm
Object type Work on paper
Physical description pen and wash on paper
Maker Rafty, Tony
Place made New Guinea1: Huon Peninsula, Ramu River Finisterre Ranges Area, Ramu Bogadjim Area, Bogadjim
Date made 1944-49
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

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Description

Military history personnel, Capt W Dargie, Sgt T Rafty, C Frazer, Minjim Valley, New Guinea. Captain Dargie sits fully clothed in a stream to cool off. Photographer Frazer watches whilst Rafty drinks from his hat. The personnel were making a return trip to Dumpu after having been with the 57/60 Battalion in the movement on to Bogadjim.