HOBJ0141 Accession Number: HOBJ0141

Description

An unidentified soldier of 3 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) shaving. He and his unit were taking part in amphibious training on uninhabited islands in the Inland Sea. Note his mess tray fixed to the top of the stone cairn and the fancy cable stitched woollen vest his is wearing.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ0141
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
October 1949
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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