HOBJ5112 Accession Number: HOBJ5112

Description

Unidentified members of a Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) form a single line on a wharf at Kure, Japan, to embark on a transport ship to return to Australia. The men, who are carrying bags, suitcases and kitbags, are probably with the British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) based in Japan. Half way up the gangway, carrying his kit bag on his shoulder is 2400171 L G Ogston of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR).

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ5112
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Format: 4x5"
Support: Acetate
Date Made
c June 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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