Framed photo, Christmas Day at Buna 1942

Historical information

Pte G G Whittington of the 2/10 Bn gropes his way to an aid station guided by a Papuan boy. An emergency field dressing covers the face of Whittington and he died from his wounds 2 days later. This is a moving photo depicting the cooperation between the "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angles" and the Australian servicemen.

Physical description

Timber framed print with white border

Inscriptions & markings

Christmas Day at Buna 1942
Pte. G C Whittington

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