| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 078560 |
| 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, 1945-01-21. NX76537 CAPTAIN B. SHORT, MEDICAL OFFICER (1) AND QX62740 ...
Description
BOUGAINVILLE ISLAND, 1945-01-21. NX76537 CAPTAIN B. SHORT, MEDICAL OFFICER (1) AND QX62740 PRIVATE M. CASE (2) ASSISTING WX39661 PRIVATE R.C. CARTER ALONG THE MAWARAKA MOSIGETTA ROAD TO THE BEACH-HEAD FOR TRANSPORT BACK TO THE ADVANCED DRESSING STATION. PRIVATE CARTER WAS WOUNDED WHEN A JAPANESE RAIDING PARTY ATTACKED THE CAMP OF THE 42ND INFANTRY BATTALION.