Description
Japan. Troops of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), serving in Japan have been undergoing strenuous training exercises in Haramura in preparation for combat duties in Korea. Seen here is a mortar patrol, in a pit position, who have just fired a 3 inch mortar. The soldier on the left is readying the next mortar to be fired, while the soldier in the middle holds his left ear and turns away from the noise. The men are all unidentified.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ0777
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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