Description
Korea. 22 May 1953. Members of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), who have been carrying out a strenuous period of training a few miles behind the front have completely integrated with the Korean Augmentation Troops, Commonwealth (KATCOMs) attached to them. These KATCOMs, of whom there are about 100 in the battalion, have quickly adapted themselves to the Australians' methods and weapons. Checking wire faults, these Signals Platoon members, tap the wires, left to right, Private Pat Brook of West Melbourne, Vic; Private Kim Chung Koo of Suwon, Korea, and Private Norm Morrissey of Tamworth, NSW.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ4193
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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