| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 078501 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND, 1945-01-16. A JEEP OF THE 47TH INFANTRY BATTALION CROSSING A TEMPORARY ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND, 1945-01-16. A JEEP OF THE 47TH INFANTRY BATTALION CROSSING A TEMPORARY BRIDGE MADE OF OIL DRUMS AND WIRE MESH ACROSS THE ADELE RIVER. THIS BRIDGE WAS BUILT BY MEMBERS OF THE ENGINEER COMPANY ATTACHED TO THE 29TH INFANTRY BRIGADE.