HOBJ3368 Accession Number: HOBJ3368

Description

Three unidentified men of the 3rd Battalion, the Royal Australian Regiment having a quick meal in their unit's defensive hilltop postion. Washing is hung out to dry in the summer sun (right) and other men, including South Korean troops, are similarly occupied in the rear. Bottles of Japanese Asahi beer areat the mens' feet.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ3368
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
4 August 1952
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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