HOBJ4944 Accession Number: HOBJ4944

Description

Pusan, Korea. 31 March 1954. Members of the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), newly arrived in Korea to relieve 2RAR, wait for the word to move ashore from the SS New Australia. Pictured, Left to right: Private (Pte) Leo Unwin of Thirroul, NSW; Pte Bill Tatham of West Brunswick, Vic, and Lance Corporal Dale Rothwell of Hurstville, NSW.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ4944
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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