Raid on Heath's Farm

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The Raid on Heath's Farm was conducted by Australian commandoes in New Guinea on 1 July 1942. It followed the Salamaua Raid and took place 7 miles (11 km) outside of Lae.[1] 44 Japanese were killed.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Commando tales are still untold". The Canberra Times (ACT: 1926–1995). ACT: National Library of Australia. 14 June 1969. p. 11. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Lost Legion". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW: 1842–1954). NSW: National Library of Australia. 21 January 1943. p. 7. Retrieved 22 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Raid Planned With Model". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW: 1842–1954). NSW: National Library of Australia. 1 June 1943. p. 4. Retrieved 22 September 2015.

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