019138 Accession Number: 019138

Description

This Japanese sign in the Yokosuka Naval Base has Australian sentry Able Seaman Steve Clough of Lakemba, NSW, guessing. Note his rifle with fixed bayonet over his shoulder.

Details

Accession Number
019138
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
1945
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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Accession 019138

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