HOBJ4954 Accession Number: HOBJ4954

Description

Korea. 31 March 1954. Just arrived in Korea with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), Private John Gibson of Ballina, NSW, tries out the hood of his newly issued parka. Although the worst of the winter is over the chilly spring winds still call for heavy protective clothing.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ4954
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
31 March 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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