Native boys after presentation with medals for bravery by Major General B M Morris, DSO, the ...

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Accession Number 071995
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white
Physical description Black & white
Maker Frazer, Alton Lyall
Place made New Guinea: Lae
Date made 1 April 1944
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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Description

Native boys after presentation with medals for bravery by Major General B M Morris, DSO, the General Officer Commanding Australian New Guinea Administrative Unit. Identified personnel are:- Lois, (a native carrier awarded the Loyal Service Medal for bravery at Buna) (1); Constable Yarrawa, Royal Papuan Constabulary, (awarded the Loyal Service Medal for bravery at Buna) (2); Sergeant Major Arwesor, Royal Papuan Constabulary, (awarded the British Empire Medal for bravery at Kaiapit (3).