MELJ1317 Accession Number: MELJ1317

Description

On regimental police duty during the embarkation of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), Lance Corporal Greg Perry, of Merryweather, NSW, stands by a signpost at the Inchon Rest Centre. The signpost indicates places names and distances for cities around the world, such as 'Canberra 5000 miles'. 1RAR is returning to Australia after two years' service in Korea.

Details

Accession Number
MELJ1317
Photographer
Sergeant Donald Albert (Tim) Meldrum
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Date Made
March 1956
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession MELJ1317

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