HOBJ2999 Accession Number: HOBJ2999

Description

An unidentified chaplain standing at the pulpit of a chapel in Japan, conducts a service for army officers and civilians, probably to commemorate Anzac Day on 25 April 1952. Australian and New Zealand flags have been placed around the walls of the church and a Union Jack can be seen in front of the altar. The officers are probably members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) or the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK), and include members of Australian and New Zealand forces.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2999
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c April 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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