HOBJ2293 Accession Number: HOBJ2293

Description

Two unidentified Australian officers stand in front of troops of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR). The officer leaning on his walking stick and addressing the men is probably Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) I B Ferguson DSO MC, Commanding Officer of 3RAR. The gathering is probably at a Command Post (CP) in Korea, and may be to farewell Lt Col Ferguson who is returning to Australia to take up command of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR).

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2293
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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