HOBJ3292
Photograph HOBJ3292 Korean War, 1950-1953Korea. 16 July 1952. A shot being fired from a 17 pounder anti-tank gun shell as the anti-tank platoon of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), fire on Communist bunkers.
HOBJ3283 Accession Number: HOBJ3283
Description
Korea. 16 July 1952. Corporal Brian Gill of Murwillumbah, NSW, plotting on an artillery board near a 17 pounder anti-tank gun position in Korea. He is a member of a Field regiment in Australia and is attached to the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), for duties with the anti-tank platoon. Note the field radio to his right.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ3283
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
Date Made
16 July 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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