| Accession Number | 083164 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Seymour |
| Date made | 25 November 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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LIEUTENANT R. W. SAUNDERS, 2/7TH INFANTRY BATTALION (1), RECEIVES HIS STARS FROM LIEUTENANT ...
Description
LIEUTENANT R. W. SAUNDERS, 2/7TH INFANTRY BATTALION (1), RECEIVES HIS STARS FROM LIEUTENANT GENERAL J. NORTHCOTT (3), DURING THE GRADUATION CEREMONY OF COURSE NO. 14 HELD AT THE INFANTRY WING, OFFICERS' CADET TRAINING UNIT SEYMOUR, LIEUTENANT SAUNDERS IS THE FIRST ABORIGINAL TO OBTAIN A COMMISSION IN THE AUSTRALIAN FORCES. AT THE BACKGROUND STANDS LIEUTENANT COLONEL J.A. WILMOTH, COMMANDANT (2).