HOBJ3973 Accession Number: HOBJ3973

Description

Korea. January 1953. Private Keith Harper of Seaholme, Vic, about to head off down the mountain loaded with a pick and shovel and his Bren gun. He has been digging for the day in the Assault Platoon area.

Details

Accession Number

HOBJ3973

Photographer

Phillip Oliver Hobson

Classification

Photograph

Object Type

Album

Physical Description

Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate

Date Made

January 1953

Place Made

Jamestown Line Area

Whole/Part

Whole

Item Count

1

Copyright

Copyright expired - public domain

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