Description
State of Cambodia (SOC) General (Gen) Sou Sokha (left) in discussion with 318911 Military Policeman Warrant Officer Class 2 (WO2) Robert "Rob" Gear (right) at the Military Training Centre situated at a former refugee reception camp on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. At 32 years old in 1993, Gen Sou Sokha was Cambodia's youngest general and provided assistance to WO2 Gear, who was responsible for establishing and running training courses for members of the SOC's military police. One of United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC)'s major objectives was a unified Cambodian military with an allegiance to the SOC to prevent internal fragmentation.
Details
Accession Number
P03258.047
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base
Credit Line
Donor H Smith
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