HOBJ4507
Photograph HOBJ4507 Korean War, 1950-1953Informal portrait of a smiling but unknown 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) soldier in front of a sandbagged defensive position. The man has taken off his shirt in the summer sun
HOBJ4510 Accession Number: HOBJ4510
Description
Informal portrait of a smiling Private G. C. (Snowy) Waters, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), of Alberton, SA. He has taken off his shirt in the summer sun and revealed several well drawn tattoos. The cease-fire had been signed the day before and after a short celebration the still cautious frontline troops spent the next few days preparing to withdraw to the agreed demilitarized zone (DMZ).
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ4510
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
28 July 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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