| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | OG2456 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Harrison, John Thomas |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
RED BEACH, MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-04-23. AMERICAN ...
Description
RED BEACH, MOROTAI ISLAND, HALMAHERA ISLANDS, NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES. 1945-04-23. AMERICAN SEAMEN (ON RIGHT) WATCH 64361 SERGEANT W. GILLESPIE OF PEAK HILL, NSW (NEAREST CAMERA), SUPERVISE THE LOADING OF A 23-TON LOW LOADER INTO ONE OF THE LANDING SHIPS FOR THE TARAKAN OPERATION. MEETING AUSTRALIANS FOR THE FIRST TIME, THESE AMERICANS WERE KEENLY INTERESTED IN THE SLOUCH HATS.