| Accession Number | F01724 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 5 min 18 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Driver, Roy |
| Place made | Borneo, Netherlands East Indies: Halmahera Island, Morotai Island |
| Date made | 31 May 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Assembly of Oboe 6 Force for invasion of British Borneo
Description
In May 1945 troops equipment and shipping were assembled at Morotai Island in preparation for Oboe 6, the invasion of British Borneo. Shows the invasion vessels in harbour and the activity ashore as preparations for the invasion gather momentum. Identified personnel: Brigadier William John Victor Windeyer, NX65452 Captain K T Mcleod 2/17th Australian Infantry Battalion, QX6226 Major L Snell MC 2/15th Australian Infantry Battalion, Captain Lloyd, 1 Aust. Beach Group, NX2-0884 Captain J Murray Intelligence Officer 20th Australian Infantry Brigade, NX34802 Captain R Ferguson, G3 Air 20th Australian Infantry, NX28056 Lieutenant J C Harland, Education Officer 20th Australian Infantry Brigade, VX74111 Lieutenant L S Millis.
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