HOBJ1355
Photograph HOBJ1355 Korean War, 1950-1953Unidentified servicemen from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), play a game of dice on deck, to pass away the time aboard the United States troopship Aiken Victory. The troops
HOBJ1361 Accession Number: HOBJ1361
Description
Unidentified servicemen from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), play a game of dice on deck, to pass away the time aboard the United States troopship Aiken Victory. Other servicemen enjoy a chat while looking at the view from the ship.The troops are on a voyage from Kure, Japan, to Pusan in South Korea. From Pusan the troops will move on to Taegu to prepare for their first operations in the Korean War.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ1361
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 28 September 1950
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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