MELJ1039 Accession Number: MELJ1039

Description

During practice occupations of the Kansas Line defence positions in Korea the signalmen of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), are very busy keeping the companies in touch with Headquarters and establishing the new communications. Here 41654 Private Bruce David Rhodes, of Edwardstown, SA, snatches a bite to eat while manning his wireless during a Kansas exercise.

Details

Accession Number
MELJ1039
Photographer
Sergeant Donald Albert (Tim) Meldrum
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
15 September 1955
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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