HOBJ1285
Photograph HOBJ1285 Korean War, 1950-1953Two 17-pounder anti-tank guns belonging to the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) are sitting at the docks at Kure. Military trucks are also parked in the area outside the offices a
HOBJ1286 Accession Number: HOBJ1286
Description
Two 17-pounder anti-tank guns belonging to the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) have been loaded on to the deck of the US troopship Aiken Victory at the Kure docks. An unidentified serviceman is sitting on a Bren gun carrier parked in the area outside the offices and stores of the Docks Operating Company. Japanese wharf labourers are working on the wharf and ship. Along with the troops, the weapons and vehicles are to be transported to Pusan and the war in Korea.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ1286
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c 27 September 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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