HOBJ2535 Accession Number: HOBJ2535

Description

Unidentified soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), sit in the sun on a hill top, during a move by the battalion. After a strenuous climb up and down hills carrying heavy packs and weapons, some soldiers are smoking cigarettes while others are talking or simply resting. The soldier sitting on a white cardboard ration box and smoking a cigarette (right), is Corporal L M Young. Next to him on the ground is the load he has carried, which includes bedding and a small wooden table.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ2535
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 35mm
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c October 1951
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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