Description
Pusan, Korea. 2 April 1954. A few citizens of Pusan watch as a convoy of trucks carrying members of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), the new arrivals in Korea, pass by. The soldiers are on their way to Pusan Station for the closing stages of their long journey north to the Commonwealth Division in the 38th Korea. 31 March 1954. The special winter issue of "cold wet" boots are still needed in Korea and here Assault Pioneer Private Fred Goodland of Moonee Ponds Vic, newly arrived with the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), tries his on for size as he smokes a cigarette.
Details
Accession Number
HOBJ4966
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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