HOBJ1531 Accession Number: HOBJ1531

Description

North Korea. c. October 1950. Two American paratroopers (wearing steel helmets), speak with unidentified Australians in Bren gun carriers at a temporary halt during the sweeping advance of the United Nations Forces towards the Manchurian border. The Australians are from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR).

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1531
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c October 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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