HOBJ4889 Accession Number: HOBJ4889

Description

Korea. 21 March 1954. With their return to Australia imminent the men of 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), are being issued with new Battle Dress for the ceremonial marches which will follow their arrival home. This busy scene is outside the Quartermaster's Store where the unidentified Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (RQMS) and his assistants are checking the new issues for fit.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ4889
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
21 March 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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