HOBJ2177 Accession Number: HOBJ2177

Description

Stretcher bearers with the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), carefully ease a stretcher carrying an unidentified, wounded Australian soldier onto a jeep ambulance. The casualty has a large tear in his left trouser leg, and heavy bandaging can be seen through the hole. Also assisting with lifting is a member of the 60th Indian Field Ambulance (rear with woollen cap). The ambulance is a converted jeep with a canvas cover and removable side and rear flaps.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2177
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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