HOBJ1637 Accession Number: HOBJ1637

Description

Possibly near Pakchon, North Korea. Unidentified medical orderlies (some Australian), gently lift the stretcher carrying a wounded mate, onto a waiting jeep for evacuation to Base Hospital. The injured soldier has been wrapped in a blanket. The stretcher bearers are wearing heavy winter coats and pile caps indicating the increasing bite in the Korean winter wind.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ1637
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c 29 October 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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