“C” and “D” Companies of the 66th Australian Infantry Brigade, called Jenko Force, are camped on ...

Place Asia: Japan, Eta Jima
Accession Number 129943
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Maker Queale, Alan
Place made Japan: Eta Jima
Date made 23 May 1946
Conflict British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan)
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

“C” and “D” Companies of the 66th Australian Infantry Brigade, called Jenko Force, are camped on the island of Eta Jima which is one of the many islands in the Sea of Japan and has been carrying out reconnaissance and security patrols on islands in the area. Members of Jenko Force, 17 Platoon, under the command of VX81679 Sergeant Leslie Ernest Moore board Commonwealth Sea Launc No 808 for a patrol of outer islands.