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American and Australian soldiers at Townsville, 21 February 1944, photographed by N. Herfort

American and Australian troops not only fought together but were often housed in the same camps. Taken 76 years ago this picture is of Private First Class JE Peterson, of Chicago, and Bombardier N Roughley of Sydney. It was taken at the American Red Cross tent in northern Australia.

 

State Library of New South Wales, ON 388/Box 019/Item 003 archival.sl.nsw.gov.au/Details/archive/110588548

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Uploaded on February 24, 2020
Taken on February 21, 1944