Damien Parer
Damien Peter Parer (1 August 1912 – 17 September 1944) was an Australian war photographer. He became famous for his war photography of the Second World War, and was killed by Japanese machine-gun fire at Peleliu, Palau. He was cinematographer for Australia's first Oscar-winning film, Kokoda Front Line!, an edition of the weekly newsreel, Cinesound Review, which was produced by Ken G. Hall.
Damien Parer | |
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| Born | 1 August 1912 Malvern, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 17 September 1944 (aged 32) Peleliu, Palau |
| Cause of death | Killed in action |
| Occupation(s) | Australian cameraman and award-winning war cinematographer |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Marie Cotter |
| Children | Damien Parer |
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