| Place | Asia: Borneo, Balikpapan |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 111213 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Place made | Borneo: Balikpapan |
| Date made | 3 July 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Members of B Company, 2/12 Infantry Battalion, moving behind a Matilda tank of 1 Armoured ...
Description
Members of B Company, 2/12 Infantry Battalion, moving behind a Matilda tank of 1 Armoured Regiment, under fire from Japanese snipers and machine guns as they approach nail feature during the OBOE 2 Operation. Identified is Lieutenant Ted Martin (in steel hat), and the officer alongside his was a chemical warfare (flamethrower) expert.