HOBJ3284 Accession Number: HOBJ3284

Description

51431 Private John Lewis 'Wacka' McLennan of Kellerberrin, WA, loading a shell into a 17 pounder anti-tank gun in preparation to repel any Communist armour that may approach the Australians' front line position. He is a member of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), and the anti-tank platoon.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ3284
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
16 July 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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