Accession Number | F07531 |
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Collection type | Film |
Measurement | 4 min 23 sec |
Object type | To be confirmed |
Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
Maker |
Lee, Douglas Herbert |
Place made | Japan, Korea |
Date made | December 1951 |
Access | Open |
Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Mr Francis' visit to Japan & Korea December 1951 DPR/S/8
Description
The Australian Minister for the Army the Honourable Josiah Francis arrived at Iwakuni on 20 December 1951 to begin a tour of Australian forces in Japan and Korea. He spent Christmas Day with 3 RAR troops in Korea. The Minister's party included Mr F R Sinclair, secretary for the Department of the Army, Mr C A Nicol, Director Public Relations and Mr Mils, Private Secretary to the Minister. Other identified personnel include: O316 Group Captain Anthony George Carr, AFC Commander 91 (Composite) Wing RAAF, Wing Commander K S Hennock, 36 (VX38969) DFC Lieutenant General William Bridgeford & Brigadier Rockingham.
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Video of Mr Francis' visit to Japan & Korea December 1951 DPR/S/8 (video)