Description
Empty cartridge cases and belts show that the machine gunners gave more than moral support to a platoon sized raiding party B Company, 3 Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) sent out the night before. Left to right, cleaning the gun, are: Lance Corporal Eric Bottomley of West Maitland, NSW; Private R. Wrigley of Hobart, Tas; Private Jack Currie of Eagle Junction, Qld; Sergeant Joe Vango of Hurstville, NSW, and Private Bert Boatwright of Mordialloc, Vic. Sandbagged dugouts at rear form part of the Battalions hilltop defensive line.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ3478
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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