HOBJ3353
Photograph HOBJ3353 Korean War, 1950-1953Informal portrait of an unidentified Australian soldier, probably a member of 3 Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) using a battery powered portable field telephone carried on his back.
HOBJ3354 Accession Number: HOBJ3354
Description
Informal portrait of an unidentified Australian soldier, probably a member of 3 Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) using a field telephone. The communications equipment beside him is housed in boxes with hinged lids. The exposed unprotected position suggests he is temporarily laid lines
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ3354
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 15 August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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