146509 Accession Number: 146509

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Kure, Japan. 1950-08-16. The Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Robert G. Menzies inspecting troops of BCOF Base Ordnance Depot, during his tour of the area. Shown: 2/40046 Captain V. C. Olrick; Lieutenant Colonel (Lieut Col) J. B. Smith, Commanding Officer; Lieut Col F. S. Walsh; Mr Menzies; VX69879 Sergeant J. T. Parker; 2/1168 Warrant Officer 2 R. V. Tonkin and 2/1145 Corporal K. O. Champion.

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Accession Number
146509
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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