HOBJ2245 Accession Number: HOBJ2245

Description

A New Zealand 25 pounder gun gives artillery support to a 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) reconnaissance operation across the Imjin River. Note the gunner is holding a ramrod over his shoulder. Both gunners have removed their shirts in the summer heat while firing the gun.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2245
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c June 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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