HOBJ2005 Accession Number: HOBJ2005

Description

An unidentified soldier, probably from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), lifts a US Army soldier off the back of a truck. Other soldiers are helping to lower the American. He is in a weakened state after being released from captivity by the North Korean or Chinese forces. Snow lies on the ground and the men are all wearing cold weather uniforms. Note the Bren gun hanging from the back of the soldier lifting the American.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2005
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c February 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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