HOBJ4140
Photograph HOBJ4140 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
HOBJ4143 Accession Number: HOBJ4143
Description
Funeral of three servicemen (probably British) at the British Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Yokohama, Japan. Air force officers (probably from the RAF and RAAF) walk at the rear of the procession carrying large wreaths. They are passing by a Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) honour guard. The members of the guard are standing at attention with heads bowed, their hands crossed over the butts of their rifles and the muzzles of their rifles resting on the toes of their boots.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ4143
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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