HOBJ4813
Photograph HOBJ4813 Korean War, 1950-1953Korea. 25 December 1953. Following army tradition, these unidentified 2 Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR) enlisted men were served Christmas dinner by their non commissioned officers (
HOBJ4804 Accession Number: HOBJ4804
Description
Korea. 25 December 1953. Drinking their Australian Melbourne Bitter beer with great enjoyment are Private (Pte) Ken Barrington of Mt Lawley, WA; Lance Corporal Ken Barker of Carnegie, Vic, and Pte C. J. (Blue) Horley of Tamworth, NSW. All are members of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR). Each man has a large glass beer mug and the festive occasion's beer ration seems to have been at least two bottles per man.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ4804
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
25 December 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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