148193
Photograph 148193 Korean War, 1950-1953Kure, Japan. 1952-11-10. A performance by the Signals Concert Party at the Empire Theatre. Three heads peep through the stage curtain. Top to bottom: 3/1365 Signalman H. B. Thompson; 1/1805 Corporal F
148192 Accession Number: 148192
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Singers impersonating the American Andrews Sisters perform on stage during an entertainment by the Signals Concert Party at the Empire Theatre. Left to right: 5/1501 Corporal (Cpl) Neil John Harris, of Perth, WA, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR); 2/1117 Signalman C J Nichols, and 1/1805 Corporal Francis James Moran, of Ayr, Qld, Australian Ancilliary Unit, Korea. Due to this performance, Cpl Harris earned the nickname 'Hipsy Harris'. The three men are wearing their Army boots with their costumes.
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148192
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Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
10 November 1952
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1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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