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Photograph 002838/42 Second World War, 1939-1945Portrait of Mr R W Williams of the Official Photographic Unit who travelled with the 6th Division in the troopship carrying the Division to the Middle East.

The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Shortly before the departure of the troopship carrying the 6th Division to the Middle East, Mr R M Williams of the Official Photographic Unit (left) was interviewed by Mr Peter Hemery, an ABC commentator (right).
Portrait of Mr R W Williams of the Official Photographic Unit who travelled with the 6th Division in the troopship carrying the Division to the Middle East.

Two members of the Australian Photographic Unit, R Williams (left on camera) and A Anderson (right on sound equipment) record the departure of a troopship carrying units of the 6th Division AIF to the
Group portrait taken on the deck of the troopship carrying elements of the 6th Division shortly before its departure for the Middle East. Left to right: unidentified; Colonel Crisp, Commanding Officer

Group portrait of several staff nurses of the Australian Army Nursing Service (AANS) taken shortly before the departure of the troopship carrying them and units of the 6th Division to the Middle East.

Perilously perched for a last glimpse of his friends, this unidentified soldier waves goodbye as the troopship carrying the 6th Division to the Middle East departs.

Three soldiers of the 6th Division look back from the top of the gangway before boarding the troopship which will take them to the Middle East.
