HOBJ2165 Accession Number: HOBJ2165

Description

Three unidentified members of a mortar platoon of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), turn away as they fire a mortar which has been set up in a field of harvested hay. They have their hands to their ears in an attempt to protect them from the explosion. Note the soldier in the centre is smoking a cigarette while firing the mortar.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2165
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c March 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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