Description
Kure, Japan. The Prime Minister (PM), the Right Honourable Robert G. Menzies, inspecting Naval-Officers-in-Charge (South East Australian Area) Personnel at HMAS Commonwealth, the RAN shore based Station in Kure, during a visit to the BCOF area. Note the three rows of service ribbons worn by the unidentified RAN officer standing next to the PM. His age and service ribbons, some possibly from World War 1, indicate he is probably a commissioned gunner or commissioned boatswain.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ1146
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 3x4"
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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