| Accession Number | 002440 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Parer, Damien Peter |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 22 July 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Crew members of HMAS Sydney cleaning guns after the successful action against the Italian ...
Description
Crew members of HMAS Sydney cleaning guns after the successful action against the Italian cruiser Bartolomeo Colleoni. On the left is Ordinary Seaman - H. McMahon and AB Alexander Harold Doxey. Doxey was later killed in action when the Sydney was sunk with the loss of all hands on 20 November 1941.