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Multimedia, 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas

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August 9th, 2026
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1943, Fiji. Fijians poling a punt over the rapids of the Navua River.
1943, Fiji. Fijians poling a punt over the rapids of the Navua River.
1943, Fiji. Fijians poling over the Navua River.
1943, Fiji. Fijians poling over the Navua River.
Ready for deployment.
Ready for deployment.
1943, Solomon Islands. Private Bara and Sergeant Jope, the two leading interpreters, who were with the unit from its inception.
1943, Solomon Islands. Private Bara and Sergeant Jope, the two leading interpreters, who were with the unit from its inception.
1943, Solomon Islands. A Fijian commando strikes a firing pose for the camera.
1943, Solomon Islands. A Fijian commando strikes a firing pose for the camera.
1943, Solomon Islands. Lieutenant Paul Harper enjoys a cigar at the command post before setting out on another patrol.
1943, Solomon Islands. Lieutenant Paul Harper enjoys a cigar at the command post before setting out on another patrol.
1943, Guadalcanal. Fijian commandos on guard duty at base camp, dressed differently from their patrol kit.
1943, Guadalcanal. Fijian commandos on guard duty at base camp, dressed differently from their patrol kit.
July 6th, 1943, New Georgia. A 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas patrol operating behind enemy lines near Munda Airfield returns with valuable intelligence despite making no enemy contact.
July 6th, 1943, New Georgia. A 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas patrol operating behind enemy lines near Munda Airfield returns with valuable intelligence despite making no enemy contact.
July 7th, 1943, New Georgia Group, Solomon Islands. New Zealand Sergeant Kennard, far left, with his group of Fijian commandos and native scout.
July 7th, 1943, New Georgia Group, Solomon Islands. New Zealand Sergeant Kennard, far left, with his group of Fijian commandos and native scout.
1943, New Georgia, Solomon Islands. Fijian commandos of the 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas, the nucleus and main strength of the South Pacific Scouts. Fijians served alongside the U.S. 37th Infantry Division during the battle for Munda Airfield, many renewing friendships formed during the Division's ten-month stay on Viti Levu.
1943, New Georgia, Solomon Islands. Fijian commandos of the 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas, the nucleus and main strength of the South Pacific Scouts. Fijians served alongside the U.S. 37th Infantry Division during the battle for Munda Airfield, many renewing friendships formed during the Division’s ten-month stay on Viti Levu.
1943, New Georgia, Solomon Islands. 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas operating behind Japanese lines. From left: Norman McKenzie, Ken Dane and Frank Long.
1943, New Georgia, Solomon Islands. 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas operating behind Japanese lines. From left: Norman McKenzie, Ken Dane and Frank Long.
1943, Solomon Islands. Len Barrow and Ken Crass with their patrol of Solomon Islanders.
1943, Solomon Islands. Len Barrow and Ken Crass with their patrol of Solomon Islanders.
1943, New Georgia Island. A New Zealander leads his patrol of Fijians behind Japanese lines. Painting by Russell Clark, official war artist.
1943, New Georgia Island. A New Zealander leads his patrol of Fijians behind Japanese lines. Painting by Russell Clark, official war artist.
1943, New Georgia Island. A New Zealander leads his patrol of Fijians behind Japanese lines. Painting by Russell Clark, official war artist.
1943, New Georgia Island. A New Zealander leads his patrol of Fijians behind Japanese lines. Painting by Russell Clark, official war artist.
1943, New Georgia, Solomon Islands. 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas operating behind Japanese lines.
1943, New Georgia, Solomon Islands. 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas operating behind Japanese lines.
1943, Solomon Islands. Fijian commandos relax between patrols. Sketch by Russell Clark, official war artist.
1943, Solomon Islands. Fijian commandos relax between patrols. Sketch by Russell Clark, official war artist.
1943, Solomon Islands. Fijian commandos relax between patrols. Sketch by Russell Clark, official war artist.
1943, Solomon Islands. Fijian commandos relax between patrols. Sketch by Russell Clark, official war artist.
Henelē (Henry) Taliai
Henelē (Henry) Taliai
Vella Lavella, 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas
Vella Lavella, 1st Commando Fiji Guerrillas

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