HOBJ4744 Accession Number: HOBJ4744

Description

Korea. December 1953. Two members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), set out for a night training exercise wearing parkas, balaclavas, windproofed slacks and "cold wet" boots.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ4744
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
December 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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