Description
Kure, Japan, 1950-07-31. Leaving the church (not in view) after the funeral service for VX700023 Lieutenant K.R. Roberts, BCOF Signals Regiment, coffin bearers carry his coffin draped in the Australian flag towards an army truck that will serve as the hearse. At left, an honour guard from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) presents arms. Lt Roberts's body will be conveyed to the Kure railway station for transportation to the Yokohama Military Cemetery, where he will be buried. (Compare images 146474 and 146475)
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Accession Number
P01813.050
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Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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