| Place | Oceania: Australia, Northern Territory, Darwin |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | ART22724 |
| Collection type | Art |
| Measurement | Overall: 61.5 x 38.8 cm (irreg.) |
| Object type | Work on paper |
| Physical description | watercolour wash, black crayon on paper |
| Maker |
Hodgkinson, Roy |
| Place made | Australia: Northern Territory, Darwin |
| Date made | June 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
14 Australian Anti-aircraft Battery (Bombardier William Richards)
Description
Bombardier William Charles Richards, NX146567, of the 14th Australian Anti-Aircraft Battery, carrying a 3.7 inch anti-aircraft shell. He is standing in front of an ammunition storage recess in a gun emplacement during the Japanese raid on Darwin, 19 February 1942.