HOBJ5779 Accession Number: HOBJ5779

Description

Miyajima Island, Japan. c. May 1955. Miyajima, the Rest Centre for British Commonwealth Troops from Japan and Korea, is a picturesque spot in the Japanese Inland Sea. Two visiting soldiers on leave from the 1st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR), enjoy a meal together. They are Gordon Andrews of Matraville, NSW, and Private Ron Burton of Marrickville, NSW.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ5779
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 120 (roll film)
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c May 1955
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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