157505 Accession Number: 157505

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Pusan, Korea. 1953-03-23. Troops of 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), who took part in a memorial service held at the United Nations Military Cemetery (background) prior to the departure of the 1RAR from Korea. At the conclusion of the service members from 1RAR laid wreaths at the foot of the flagpole. Identified are: Lieutenant Colonel Maurice (Bunny) Austin, Commanding Officer of 1RAR (right), and Lieutenant M. Bain of the Durham Light Infantry (left) preparing to lay a wreath of remembrance from his battalion.

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Accession Number
157505
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original acetate
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Measurement
Overall: 4 in x 5 in
Image: 3 3/4 in x 4 3/4 in
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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