HOBJ2461 Accession Number: HOBJ2461

Description

Korea. c. October 1951. Members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), take a shower using equipment supplied by a mobile bath and laundry unit. With winter and sub zero temperatures well on the way, the boys will have few opportunities such as this to relax under a heavy spray of clean water. Note the jeep and trailer in the background.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2461
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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