P02201.105 Accession Number: P02201.105

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Korea, c. 1950-10. Enjoying some rest and relaxation, a group of soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), lies on the ground in the sun. One of the soldiers is reading a book while his colleagues sleep. Set up at top are several hoochies, from two of which are sticking out the legs of resting soldiers. A .303 Vickers medium machine gun stands at right.

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Accession Number
P02201.105
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Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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