P03434.010 Accession Number: P03434.010

Description

Brighton, England. Informal portrait of three members of the Enemy Mining Section (EMS) of HMS Vernon standing at the rear of their work van. The three had just taken part in the retrieval, rendering safe, and removal of a German anti-shipping moored mine. Left to right: Lieutenant Grey, Chief Petty Officer Baldwin and Lieutenant Leon Verdi Goldsworthy GC DSC GM and Bar, RANVR, wearing diver's rubberized overalls.

Details

Accession Number
P03434.010
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Date Made
December 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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