| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 121837 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Burke, Frank Albert Charles |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. LEFT TO RIGHT: SX16605 SERGEANT H. ...
Description
CHICK PONTOON, LABUAN ISLAND, NORTH WEST BORNEO 1945-11-03. LEFT TO RIGHT: SX16605 SERGEANT H. MUNRO AND NX103883 SERGEANT O. L. BATES, BOTH OF 66TH BATTALION HEADQUARTERS. THEY ARE STANDING BESIDE THE BOW DOORS OF LANDING SHIP, TANK (LST) 408. THE LST WAS TAKING THE BATTALION TO MOROTAI FOR FINAL TRAINING BEFORE TRANSFER TO JAPAN AS PART OF THE AUSTRALIAN OCCUPATION FORCE.