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

Accession Number 043924
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Place made Singapore: Changi, Selarang Barracks
Date made 26 January 1943
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

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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 (Lt Col) F. G. Galleghan, Commander AIF POW, who organised the parade. Shown is Lt Col Galleghan, accompanied by his staff, inspecting the parade.