HOBJ2693 Accession Number: HOBJ2693

Description

An unidentified member of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, (3RAR), demolishes the upper wall of a Korean building on a hill in Korea. He is using the blunt end of an axe to knock out the wall made from branches and mud covered with plaster or daub. The lower part of the wall is constructed with stone and mortar. The roof is made from traditional tiles and slate. Two other Australian soldiers are watching while standing near a jeep (left).

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2693
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c November 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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