HOBJ4507 Accession Number: HOBJ4507

Description

Informal portrait of a smiling but unknown 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR) soldier in front of a sandbagged defensive position. The man has taken off his shirt in the summer sun and is enjoying a drink (probably beer) from mug design commonly seen amongst the troops. The ceasefire had been signed the day before and despite remaining cautious the frontline troops gradually relaxed over the following days as they prepared to withdraw to the agreed demilitarized zone (DMZ).

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ4507
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
28 July 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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