Description
Korea. c. 1951. Troops of 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), had a busy time in brushes with Communist troops as the Korean winter fades to a freezing, slushy end. Seen here are troops of B Company giving covering fire to one of their sections, pinned down in front of a Communist position. In the foreground, reloading an SMLE No. Mk III' .303 calibre, is Private Alf Lees of Sydney, NSW.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ2070
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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