HOBJ4144 Accession Number: HOBJ4144

Description

Funeral of three servicemen (probably British) at the British Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, Yokohama, Japan. Pallbearers (from Air Force squadrons) have lifted the coffins from gun carriages and are carrying them through the cemetery. Each coffin has been draped with the Union Jack flag and has the deceased soldier's beret sitting on top. Officers carrying wreaths of flowers are following at the rear of the procession.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ4144
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
February-May 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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