NAM.2004-10-179-59

Photograph of a wounded Japanese prisoner blindfolded and tied up, captured shortly after 84 Chindit Column's attack on the railway bridge at Bon Shung, April to September 1944. Capt Luxa had been left behind with a platoon to guard the transport when the Japanese had attacked but was able to defeat the enemy with the assistance of the main force when it returned from the railway. From a photograph album of 131 black and white photographic prints relating to the service of Frank Luxa, 2nd Bn, The York and Lancaster Regiment, with 84 Chindit Column in Burma during Operation THURSDAY, April to September 1944. Associated with World War Two, Far East (1941-1945).

THURSDAY, Operation, 1944 (World War Two, Far East 1941-1945)