Description
Unidentified servicemen from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) (left), line up for a quick meal of a sandwich, biscuits and tea on board the United States troopship Aiken Victory. A serviceman (left), makes up a sandwich directly on the hand of of a fellow soldier. The troops are on their way from Japan, to Pusan in South Korea. They will then be transferred to Taegu, in preparation for 3RAR's first operations in the Korean War.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ1369
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c 28 September 1950
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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