Historical information
These items were brought home by Kenneth George Proud 2nd AIF from the Islands. Enlisted 21.8.1942 age 20 years, WX34558, discharged 20.12.1945, rank Cpl in 16th August Infantry BN.
Physical description
(.1) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a Japanese soldier looking out over a bay and pier. On the rear in orange 2 x stamps, Japanese writing.
(.2) Japanese postcard, B & W drawing showing a native hut scene. On rear in orange 2 x stamps in Japanese writing.
Inscriptions & markings
(.1) hand written in pencil “Finschafen New Guinea 1944”
(.2) “Finschafen New Guinea 1943”
