HOBJ1377
Photograph HOBJ1377 Korean War, 1950-1953An unidentified serviceman from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), seated on a hillside, to suns himself, smokes a cigarette and reads a small newspaper. The soldier is wearing
HOBJ1379 Accession Number: HOBJ1379
Description
Unidentified servicemen from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) (right), enjoy a rest on a Korean hillside on a warm day. They are taking a break from an operation early in the Korean War, possibly in the Songju-Waegwan sector where mopping-up is being carried out. Some of the men are reading small newspapers while they have a cup of tea. One soldier (left) has removed his shirt and is sunning himself. Note the billies sitting on the ground amongst the men.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ1379
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 September 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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