Description
Korea. c 1951. A platoon from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) clean their weapons in a hilly area of Korea. The soldiers are dressed in their winter uniforms and a small amount of snow still lies on the ground. Note the boxes containing belts .303 ammunition for the Vickers machine-gun which is being cleaned and prepared for use by the soldier in the foreground.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ2012
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c February 1951
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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