Description
At a chapel in Japan servicemen participate in a an outdoor commemoration, possibly on Anzac Day, 25 April 1953. The servicemen include some from the Australian Army and New Zealand Army, who are probably part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCFK), based in Japan. There are also civilian women at the service who are probably the wives of servicemen based in Japan. The officer leading the service is Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) L D King, Commander of the British Sub-Area, Tokyo (back to camera). An Australian and New Zealand flag are draped over the table in front of Lt Col King, and a United Nations (UN) and Union Jack flag hang from two short flag poles.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ4188
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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