Some CMP pictures from the New Zealand National Archives

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Originally Posted by Peter Mossong

Here's a couple for a change from the war in the Pacific.

Troops of 3(NZ) Division shifting a gun to be loaded on a barge, CMP in the background. 1943. Vella Lavella in the Solomon Islands.
NZ National Archives WH-0196-F.


NZ CMP's on a muddy track on Vella Lavella, Solomon Islands 1943.
NZ National Archives WH-0256.

Cheers,
Pete M.

There is another CMP in the back ground. It looks like a Cab12 FGT. Straight above the right corner of the No13 cab.

WH-0196-F.jpg

The gun is a 25pdr with full canvas cover.

Regards Rick.