Diorama - World War 2, Markham and Ramu Valley, Papua New Guinea, 1943
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Overview
1:1 scale diorama showing soldier of Australian soldier of the 7th Division at the time of the advance into the Markham and Ramu Valleys, September 1943.. This diorama is the introductory feature in the World War 2 Gallery - New Guinea and Islands area. A private soldier is shown in mixture of green and khaki uniforms, US style long leggings, long trousers with Thompson and Owen guns.
Historical information
The diorama shows the gradual introduction of green uniform elements and recognition of passive anti malaria measures (long sleeve and long pants)
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-32-53-015
Item type
Uniforms
Material
Mixed Media
Year
Geotag
-5.3448427030689, 145.07953587788
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Ramu Valley - Finisterre's Operations [www.awm.gov.au]
Corporal Merv Hall [collectionswa.net.au]
Shaggy Ridge [armymuseumwa.com.au]
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Sunday, 7 June, 2026
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