P04994.010 Accession Number: P04994.010

Description

A sandbagged bunker, machine gun post and timber observation tower at the C Company, 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR), forward base at Bokah. This area of the base was manned by men from 9 Sectiion. Behind the bunkers are some huts and other buildings which were used for a variety of purposes such as accommodation, first aid and the Q store.

Details

Accession Number
P04994.010
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Date Made
c 1966
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor R Curtis
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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