HOBJ4144
Photograph HOBJ4144 Korean War, 1950-1953Funeral of three servicemen (probably British) at the British Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Yokohama, Japan. Pallbearers (from Air Force squadrons) have lifted the coffins from gun carriages and
HOBJ4139 Accession Number: HOBJ4139
Description
Funeral of three soldiers (probably British) at the British Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Yokohama, Japan. Pallbearers have lifted the coffins from gun carriages and are carrying them into the cemetery. Each coffin has been draped with the Union Jack flag and has the deceased soldier's beret sitting on top. The procession is being led by an Australian Army Guard of Honour and the chaplain who is conducting the service. Officers carrying wreaths of flowers are following at the rear of the procession.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ4139
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
February-May 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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