On 13 September 1943 in the Markham Valley of New Guinea, the platoon to which Private Kelliher was attached came under very heavy fire from a concealed Japanese machine gun, which inflicted severe casualties and prevented the platoon's advance.
The platoon to which Private Kelliher was attached came under very heavy fire from a concealed Japanese machine gun. This was on 13 September 1943 in the Markham Valley of New Guinea. A concealed Japanese machine gun inflicted severe casualties. A concealed Japanese machine gun prevented the platoon's advance.