New Guinea Camp Life
The International Historical Research Associates have supplied an excellent video for our beginning the journey through New Guinea! Please click on the National Archive link – I seem to have reblogged the video incorrectly – Thank you for your patience.
This week, the US National Archives posted a rare video that was shot and later put together by Lt. Col. Ken Gerrish of his time in New Guinea from 1942-1944. Head over to the National Archives blog for the back story and watch the video either here or on their blog.
Posted on April 3, 2015, in WWII and tagged 1940's, Australia, family history, History, Infantry, Military, New Guinea, WWII. Bookmark the permalink. 34 Comments.
Pacific Paratrooper 
This is amazing footage, and I found it useful for my work too.
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Well, that is just terrific, Hillary. For me to assist a professional such as yourself in any small way is quite ego-boosting! Thank you.
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Great clips of history there gp, Moresby airstrip has certainly changed since I was there.
What a fascinating story, if that Aussie downed pilot, quite clearly visible in the first part of the video, could be identified.
Unfortunately I don’t know how to take a still from a video.
Great post mate.
Cheers.
Ian and Emu
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If you figure out how to do it, let me know – I’ve tried and I never succeed.
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Is there anyone out there in gp’s land, who is computer savvy and knows how to home in and take a still pic of the Aussie Pilot in the first part of the video, would like to pass it on and see if we can locate the pilot..
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I hope someone does!! I’ll ask Pierre too.
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Pierre says: “Use the Print Screen key, then Paste the captured image in Paint.”
I’m afraid I don’t understand, but I do hope you do!!
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Damned if I know mate, can you ask Pierre if he can do it, would like to track the story down and the video for Aussie history.
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He would rather talk directly to you rather than thru me.
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Thank you gpcox for that little gem of a home movie from Lt Gerrish ,it was really good,I enjoyed it . That New Guinesa campaign took such a toll, not from fighting as such but the elements and diseases.All who fought ,both Australian and American, can be justifiably proud and won the respect of their Countries.
Blessings
Ron
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I am hopefully educated people about the fact that Australia and the US were actually in New Guinea, Ron – I know I never learned it in school; Smitty told me. Have a wonderful Easter!
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I couldn’t get it to load. I tried both ways. Hate when that happens!
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Thanks for trying, Jacqui – I really do need to learn more about reblogging videos. [or just quite doing it, eh!?]
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Wow! What an amazing video! Again, I learn more history. Ashamed to admit I didn’t remember learning about the US and Japan, being in New Guinea, during WW2. Pulled up a world map and see it’s right there, south of the Philippines. And next to the Solomon Islands. Good grief!
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Good to see you back around, Minefield! Hope all has been well? Yes, I couldn’t help but reblog that video; wish I had done a better job on it, tho!!! Thanks for coming back.
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Thank you for another reblog! 🙂
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No problem – you have a terrific site – this won’t be the last time.
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Thanks! A lot of your posts are shared on Twitter. You have lots of interesting content from a different perspective or area than ours
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And I never knew that – thanks for letting me know!!
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You’re welcome!
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Sorry gpcox the Video does not work for me, not sure why, it just says an error occurred try later, I did and it still says the same, so I won’t worry.
Blessings for Easter – Ron and Anne.
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I added another link for it, if you want to check back. Thank you for trying.
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I saved this link for later viewing. I’ve seen so little about New Guinea over the years, this will be interesting to watch. I’m not exactly sure when my father was stationed there, but it’s nice to see something of what he was experiencing.
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I understand – I think you’ll find that it’s worth the time. Thanks for coming by, Dan.
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GP, it is the most excellent video. I particularly enjoyed the fact that it starts with an Easter service for the men. How appropriate.
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Yes, excellent timing – wish I could take credit!! Thank you for watching, Ann!
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It was lovely to see laughter and smiles on war footage.
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The kidding, and joking around kept morale up!
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And that Aussie beer seemed quite helpful. 😉
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AHH, you noticed that, did you?!!
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A very interesting video. Thank you for sharing it. I should not laugh at the kid smoking, but it was quite funny – he was enjoying the attention too. Is the narrator saying “Milme Bay” for Milne Bay? I am not sure where Milme Bay is.
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No, it is Milne Bay. I so glad you enjoyed the video. I would like to have more videos included here, but as you can see, somehow I just don’t do it correctly.
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Hahaha – you can! Just highlight the link and paste. I enjoyed it and sent your link to some friends including some pilots. 🙂 Enjoy your Easter!
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Thank you!
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