A ceremonial parade was held on Selarang Barrack Square, Changi, to celebrate Australia Day, ...

Accession Number 043915
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Place made Singapore: Changi
Date made 26 January 1943
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

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Description

A ceremonial parade was held on Selarang Barrack Square, Changi, to celebrate Australia Day, 1943. Members of 27 Infantry Brigade paraded under the command of Lieutenant Colonel C. H. Kappe. The salute was taken by Lieutenant Colonel F. G. Galleghan, Commander AIF POW, who organised the parade. Shown are members of 2/26 Infantry Battalion marching past and members of 2/29 Infantry Battalion waiting their turn.