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New Guinea Force was a military command unit for Australian, United States and native troops from the Territories of Papua and New Guinea serving in the New Guinea campaign during World War II. Formed
An Australian soldier, Private George "Dick" Whittington, is aided by Papuan orderly Raphael Oimbari, near Buna on 25 December 1942.
The 8th Military District, showing the Territory of Papua and the Territory of New Guinea (including the New Hebrides)
Australian troops at Milne Bay in 1942, shortly after the battle
GHQ Southwest Pacific Area Operational Instruction No.7
The New Guinea Air Warning Wireless, also known as the "New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company", "NGAWW", or "The Spotters", was a unique signals unit of the Australian Army formed in January 1942 in
New Guinea Force
…11th Division composed of the 7th and 15th Brigades. New Guinea Air Warning Wireless – the most highly decorated signals unit of World War II 39th Battalion – Battle of Kokoda…
NGAWW signallers near Nassau Bay, July 1943
Kirkwood's Spotter's Post at Salamaua
Spotters from the New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company reading mail at Rouna Falls in Papua in May 1942
AWA 3BZ Teleradio