Description
With his Number 5, Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE), jungle carbine slung over his shoulder, 3/5728 Private (Pte) (later Corporal) John Taylor, of Rosanna, Vic (right), 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), checks the identity papers of a Malayan man (centre) as he passes through a roadside check point with his bicycle. 2RAR are conducting a food denial operation against Communist terrorists and are searching and checking all vehicles and individuals who pass through this checkpoint. Pte Taylor is being assisted by a Constable from the Malayan Police (right).
Details
Accession Number
HOB/56/0798/MC
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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