HOBJ1004 Accession Number: HOBJ1004

Description

A group of unidentified officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) from the 119 Tranport Platoon enjoy a dinner and beer at a mess. Their decorative banner is hanging from the ceiling. It includes the name 119 TPT PL, maps of places where they served and the Latin motto 'NULLUS SECUNDUS & NUNQUAM NON PARATUS'. This translates as 'Second to none & Never unprepared'.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1004
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c July 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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