| Accession Number | F07224 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 2 min 30 sec |
| Object type | To be confirmed |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Maker |
Hardy, Douglas Charles O'Halloran, John Frederick M |
| Place made | Malaysia: Labuan |
| Date made | 9 June 1945; 5 July 1945 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Landing on Labuan by 24 Australian Infantry Brigade
Description
Activities of troops on board Landing Ship, Tank (LST) 637-1 on Saturday 9th June 1945 (D-1) prior to landing on Labaun Island. Australian troops in Victoria Town. VX67583 Lieutenant Neil Herbert Payne outlining plan for landing. Lance Corporal Bayless shaving before the landing. Private Round inserting fuse in one of his hand grenades. 515951 (WX3421) Lieutenant Colonel Colin Hugh Boyd Norman DSO MC, CO of 2/28th Australian Infantry Battalion, speaking from wheelhouse to men of his Battalion. Troops on Alligator, amphibious tracked vehicle, approaching shore. Troops of 1 Australian Welding Platoon wander through colonade of bombed building. VX92511 Sapper Clive Robinson Coram and VX92512 Sapper Jack Berry Coram (twin brothers) of 1 Australian Welding Platoon gazing from balcony at Victoria Town.
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