| Accession Number | P11530.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Sargeson, Leslie McLeod |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Milingimbi Island |
| Date made | c 1943 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Accommodation tents for Australian forces. This photograph relates to the service of NX133764 ...
Description
Accommodation tents for Australian forces. This photograph relates to the service of NX133764 (N42139) Bombardier Leslie McLeod Sargeson, 101 Anti Aircraft Regiment and his service on Milimgimbi Island, NT. The island was bombed by the Japanese in several air raids during May 1943.
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