111856 Accession Number: 111856

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Able Seaman (AB) Norman (1), AB Orr (2) AND F5317 AB Stewart Gunson (3) (probably front to back), operating the shell transporting equipment aboard the RAN cruiser, HMAS Shropshire, during the bombardment of the enemy occupied town area before the Oboe 2 Operation landing by members of 7 Division.

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Accession Number
111856
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1 July 1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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