Historical information

War photography, WWII.

"Photograph of Matron A. Sage on visit 2/1 AGH New Guinea, January 1944 Matron Principal A. Sage, Commanding Officer Colonel Leah. 2/1 AGH." [Former catalogued description, entry P19]

Physical description

Unframed, printed black and white photograph on card, of Matron A. Sage and Commanding Officer Colonel Leah in New Guinea January 1944.

Inscriptions & markings

"Principal Matron A. Sage & sister, enroute to collect AANS P.O.W.s Sumatra WWII" [Handwritten in biro at the top of the back of the photo]

"NETHERLANDS INDIES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE MELBOURNE / A15586" [Faded purple with ink written negative number, bottom-left back of photo]