HOBJ2956
Photograph HOBJ2956 Korean War, 1950-1953The troopship HMT Devonshire arrives in Kure Harbour, carrying on board troops from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) and New Zealand reinforcements. The troops are disembarkin
HOBJ2957 Accession Number: HOBJ2957
Description
The troopship HMT Devonshire arrives in Kure Harbour, carrying on board troops from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR) and New Zealand reinforcements. The troops are disembarking in Japan in order to prepare for their Korean War tour of duty. On the wharf a Navy band is playing, while the soldiers line the decks of the ship.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ2957
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
15 March 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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