The sloop HMAS YARRA, (LCDR W. H. Harrington, RAN), provided close support for British troops landing at Basra, Iraq, during the Allied takeover of the country. HM Ships FALMOUTH, COCKCHAFER, EMERALD and LEANDER, were also involved in the landing.
Australian Naval History on 18 May 1941
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