305192
Photograph 305192 Korean War, 1950-1953KOREA. 1952-08-01. THREE UNIDENTIFIED AMERICAN OFFICERS FROM THE UNITED NATIONS FORCE HOLDING AN ISLAND OFF THE ENEMY HELD NORTH KOREAN COASTLINE, WELL ABOVE THE 38TH PARALLEL, VISIT THE RAN DESTROYER
HOBJ3383 Accession Number: HOBJ3383
Description
At sea. 1 August 1952. Vice Admiral Sir John A. Collins, First Member of the Australian Naval Board, who inspected United Nations Naval Forces in Korean waters, landed on a US Marine held island north of the 38th Parallel off the Korean west coast. Pictured on the landing craft, taking the Admiral from HMAS Bataan to the island are, left to right: Commander W. F. Cook, who accompanied the Admiral on the tour; Major Scarborough, US Marine Corps; Commander Warwick Seymour Bracegirdle, Commander of HMAS Bataan, and Admiral Collins, and two unidentified seamen.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ3383
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
1 August 1952
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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