HOBJ4403 Accession Number: HOBJ4403

Description

Private Peter Morschel of Ryde, NSW, wearing a steel helmet and armoured vest, walks through the heavily timbered, well constructed passageways which lead to his Section Post forward on The Hook sector. Private Morschel is a member of the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR).

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ4403
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
13 July 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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