HOBJ1935
Photograph HOBJ1935 Korean War, 1950-1953An unidentified member of the Canadian Army (right, wearing glasses) prepares to light a cigarette and also a fire in a drum, in a railway goods yard. Snow lies on the ground around the railway line
HOBJ1934 Accession Number: HOBJ1934
Description
Two members of the Canadian Army supervise three Korean men who are unloading wooden crates of supplies from a goods train. The Canadian troops have only recently arrived in Korea. The sleeve patches on their uniforms consist of a red shield with a yellow maple leaf surrounded by a white laurel leaf. The Canadians are well protected from the cold weather in their knee-length coats, pile caps and gloves. Snow lies on the ground in the railway goods yard area. Note the soldier on the right is wearing glasses.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ1934
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
c December 1950
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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