| Place | Asia: Japan, Eta Jima |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 132003 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Queale, Alan |
| Place made | Japan: Eta Jima |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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ETA JIMA, JAPAN. 1946-09-14. THE GOAT MAJOR WITH THE MASCOT GOAT AT THE HEAD OF THE PARADE AT ...
Description
ETA JIMA, JAPAN. 1946-09-14. THE GOAT MAJOR WITH THE MASCOT GOAT AT THE HEAD OF THE PARADE AT BCOF HEADQUARTERS. THE PARADE WAS AT THE END OF GUARD DUTY OF THE 2ND REGIMENT OF THE ROYAL WELSH FUILIERS. THE MEN WEAR APRONS OF WHITE BUCKSKIN AND CARRY POLISHED PICKS AND SHOVELS FOR IN LESS MODERN TIMES THE PIONEERS OF THE BATTALION ALWAYS LED THE BATTALION IN THE FIELD, AND NOW ALWAYS LEAD IN CEREMONIAL PARADE. LEFT TO RIGHT: LANCE CORPORAL T. BAILEY; 14856478 FUSILIER R. COOPER; 14621945 CORPORAL A. JONES; 1413312 FUSILIER H. GIBBONS; 14042304 FUSILIER M. KEARNS; 14716983 GOAT MAJOR T. DEAN; 14857727 FUSILIER D. GRIFFITHS AND 4210080 FUSILIER W. SAMUELS.