| Accession Number | P04953.005 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Parry, Raymond Norman (Ray) |
| Place made | Korea: 38th Parallel, Kapyong |
| Date made | 23 April 1951 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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An American M4A3E8 Sherman tank driving up onto the low section of the island feature occupied by ...
Description
An American M4A3E8 Sherman tank driving up onto the low section of the island feature occupied by B Company, 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR). The road approach to Hill 504 is clearly visible in the background. Second Lieutenant Wilfred Millar's, 1st Platoon, Company A, 72nd US Tank Battalion was deployed on the island feature defended by B Company, 3RAR at the Battle of Kapyong. The road in the background is the one that the Chinese poured along on the night of 23 and 24 April 1951. High features in the background were occupied by A, D and C Companies.