Native policeman and American servicemen in Papua New Guinea in 1944

Gift of John M. Lynes Sr., from the Collection of The National WWII Museum
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Native policeman and American servicemen. "'Palaver'. This native speaking with the American GI'S is a member of the Papuan Constabulary, native police force for the territory, whose job it is, under ANGAU, to maintain discipline over possible recalcitrant native help. They are quite proud of their selection as members of the police and are adept at drill and anything resembling military routine." Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. 1944

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Items from the service of Mary Lynes, Women's Army Corps (WAC), who served in the Pacific.
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Port Moresby
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-9.500
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147.117
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Indigenous peoples--New Guinea
Soldiers--American--New Guinea
Police--New Guinea