| Accession Number | MIS/57/0042/MC |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film original negative 120 safety base |
| Maker |
Army Public Relations |
| Place made | Malaya |
| Date made | April 1957 |
| Conflict |
Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A mixed group of unidentified soldiers, some from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment ...
Description
A mixed group of unidentified soldiers, some from 2nd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (2RAR), prepare to make a night river crossing in canvas and timber folding boats (folboats) as they set out on a patrol in pursuit of Communist terrorists in the jungle of Northern Malaya. The soldier (right) preparing to board the second boat is armed with a Number 5, Short Magazine Lee Enfield (SMLE), jungle carbine.