Accession Number | 043915 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | Negative |
Place made | Singapore: Changi |
Date made | 26 January 1943 |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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A ceremonial parade was held on Selarang Barrack Square, Changi, to celebrate Australia Day, ...
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.