| Accession Number | 029734 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
PERTH, WA. 1943-03-18. MARCH THROUGH THE CITY OF PERTH OF 5TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION ...
Description
PERTH, WA. 1943-03-18. MARCH THROUGH THE CITY OF PERTH OF 5TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION (VICTORIAN SCOTTISH) AND 300 MEMBERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S ARMY SERVICE IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPENING OF THE THIRD LIBERTY LOAN. THE SALUTE IS BEING TAKEN BY REAR-ADMIRAL A.W. CHRISTIE, U.S. NAVY (CENTRE FIGURE ON DAIS). THE PHOTOGRAPH SHOWS THE PIPE BAND OF THE BATTALION PASSING THE SALUTING BASE. THE DRUM MAJOR IS WARRANT-OFFICER A. GILCHRIST. INCLUDED IN THE PIPERS ARE PRIVATE D. MCPHIE (EXTREME LEFT), PRIVATE K. CHALMERS, PRIVATE H.P. DAVIDSON (SECOND FROM RIGHT, FRONT RANK), PRIVATE F.O. ANDERSON, PRIVATE F.W. ROBERTS, CORPORAL W. FEATHERSTONE (RIGHT, FRONT RANK), PRIVATE G. LAWSON, AND PRIVATE K.L. CAMERON.