HOBJ2252
Photograph HOBJ2252 Korean War, 1950-1953An unidentified member of the 16th New Zealand Field Artilley Regiment, adjusts the sight of a 25 pounder gun. He is wearing a summer bush hat with his shirt sleeves rolled up. Note the ammunition b
HOBJ2254 Accession Number: HOBJ2254
Description
An unidentified member of the 16th New Zealand Field Artilley Regiment (left), adjusts the sight of a 25 pounder gun. He is wearing a summer bush hat with his shirt sleeves rolled up. Two other gunners are fusing and preparing shells for firing. Note the large number of shells lying on the ground beside the soldiers. One gunner (centre) has removed his shirt and his identity disc can be seen hanging from his neck.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ2254
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c July 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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