Natives aid Allied drive in New Guinea jungles. A short rest period in the New Guinea campaign. Natives and Allied troops pause at a YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) unit in a forward area. These natives give invaluable aid to the Allied forces in transporting supplies and wounded soldiers through trackless jungles

Natives aid Allied drive in New Guinea jungles. Without the aid of the New Guinea natives, many a wounded Allied soldier might have died in the trackless jungles. Native carriers "Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels" are shown bringing wounded troops into an advanced American dressing station in the Buna area

A couple of men walking down a muddy road. Office of War Information Photograph

A black and white photo of a group of people walking down a dirt road - FSA / Office of War Information Photograph

A large group of people standing in a field - FSA / Office of War Information Photograph

Natives aid Allied drive in New Guinea jungles. Natives who played a great part in the Allied success in New Guinea are addressed by General Vasey. Native police form a guard of honor as native carriers are presented with medals

Natives aid Allied drive in New Guinea jungles. Through trackless jungles, over deep ravines and across mountain ranges, the natives of New Guinea transport wounded Allied troops to hospital bases. This picture from the Sanananda area shows the nature of the country from which Allied casualties must be evacuated

Natives aid Allied drive in New Guinea jungles. A short rest period in the New Guinea campaign. Natives and Allied troops pause at a YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) unit in a forward area. These natives give invaluable aid to the Allied forces in transporting supplies and wounded soldiers through trackless jungles

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