DUKJ3989
Photograph DUKJ3989 Korean War, 1950-1953Unidentified members of the 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Korea. Bottles of port, beer and cigars are being enjoyed by all. The cavalry unit’s Centurion tanks provid
HOBJ2444 Accession Number: HOBJ2444
Description
Korea. c. 1951. Their job of supporting the Australian Battalion in its push against the Chinese in Korea finished for the time being, a troop of B Squadron, 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, takes it easy on the flat. Wherever troops rest in Korea it is always time for washing. The Hussars are no exception, though they do have something the infantry hasn't got, portable clothes line in the shape of the long raking 20 pounder guns of the Centurion tanks. The 8th Army Commander, General Van Fleet, recently described the Centurion's role as "truly remarkable manoeuvring in country for which I am sure no tank was ever designed".
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ2444
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
Measurement
Overall: 6.1 cm x 6.2 cm
Image: 5.6 cm x 5.6 cm
Image: 5.6 cm x 5.6 cm
Date Made
c October 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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