Collection relating to the service of 432886 Edward Philip Telford Simpson Accession Number: P02531.010

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A Guard of Honour led by Captain Jim Chaseling, No. 4 (Tactical Reconnaissance) Squadron RAAF, with a sword held upright inspect Captain Art Claffy (left) of the United States Marine Corps. This is part of a ceremony during which the `Order of the Pig's Arse and Six Bars' was conferred upon Captain Claffy. The ceremony was a social occasion designed to relieve monotony. Standing second from left in the background is Flight Lieutenant Tom King, Officer Commanding B Flight, No. 4 TAC/R. Note Captain Claffy is wearing the `Order of the Pig's Arse'.

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Accession Number
P02531.010
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
15 April 1944
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor P. Simpson
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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