NAVY13494 Accession Number: NAVY13494

Description

Petty Officer R J Martin, R48171 operates the loading panel inside the forward turret onboard the Guided Missile Destroyer, HMAS Hobart. He was awarded a Naval Board Commendation for his service as the Mount 51 gun captain. The ship provided naval gunfire support on call during its deployment in the Tonkin Gulf.

Details

Accession Number
NAVY13494
Photographer
Bevin Royce Stringer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Physical Description
Support: Acetate
Format: 120
Brand: Kodak - Safety Film
Date Made
24 May 1967
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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