Australian Naval History on 14 March 1944

On This Day · Mar 14, 1944 · Print This Page

HMAS SHEPPARTON, (minesweeper), landed troops at Talasea, New Britain.

HMAS BENALLA, (minesweeper), surveyed Seeadler Harbour, Manus Island, while under enemy gunfire.

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