THE NEW GUINEA VOLUNTEER RIFLES NGVR 1939-1943. A History. Including Nominal Roll. by Downs, Ian - 1999

Pacific Press, Australia, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine Condition/Fine. Book Size: Large 8vo ( 9 to 11 inches). Item Type: Book. ISBN: 187515003X. ISBN/EAN: 9781875150038. **Heavy Book. A Postage surcharge may be requested. Contact us BEFORE ordering for a quote. Click Ask Bookseller a Question**. 9781875150038

Broadbeach Waters, Queensland, Australia : Pacific Press, 1999. Jacket has light general wear to edges. 359 pages with b/w photos. The history of civillian volunteers who led the defence of New Guinea. Between January and May 1942 the 500 men of the NGVR were the only armed force in the path between the Japanese forces and Port Moresby until the arrival of Kanga Force at Wau. . Hard Cover. Very Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Broadbeach Waters: Pacific Press, 1999. 359pp, index, appendices, nominal roll, bibliography, bw ills, col plate, endpaper maps. Or pictorial laminated boards in jacket Near new. The story of the volunteers who led the defence of New Guinea in the Pacific War. Between January and May 1942 the 500 men of the NGVR were the only armed force in the path between the Japanese forces and Port Moresby. They also contained the advancement of the Japanese from the coastal areas of Lae and Salamaua. They rescued 217 soldiers from Lark Force as well as civilians not captured by the Japanese in New Britain. The only Australian unit to be awarded the US Distinguished Unit Citation. Their full story is told here for the first time. An important Australian WWII Unit history. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to.