HOBJ4654 Accession Number: HOBJ4654

Description

The weak morning sun shines through the trees as two members of D Company, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), brew up an after breakfast cup of tea and huddle over the fire for warmth. Pictured, Private (Pte) Bob Evans of Balmain, NSW (left), and Pte Dave Brown of Thirroul, NSW. Their mess kit and tins of food are next to their portable cooker.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ4654
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
December 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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