HOBJ2448 Accession Number: HOBJ2448

Description

Korea. c. 1951. Supplies must follow close on the heels of an advancing army and in Korea the Korean carrier is playing an important role. This long line of carriers is pictured snaking its way to forward positions across a valley under guard of an Australian soldier armed with an American carbine. The Koreans are loaded with rations, ammunition and four gallon drums of water. The soldier is from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR).

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2448
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c October 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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