HOBJ2009
Photograph HOBJ2009 Korean War, 1950-1953An unidentified soldier from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), smokes a cigarette as he spoon-feeds a US Army soldier with tinned food. The American is lying on a stretcher on
HOBJ2008 Accession Number: HOBJ2008
Description
An unidentified soldier, probably from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment, lights a cigarette for a US Army soldier who is resting near a tree. The American is in a weakened state after being released from captivity by the North Korean or Chinese forces. Note the two Mills bomb M36 hand grenades strapped to the back of the standing soldier.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ2008
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
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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