| Place | Asia: Japan, Kure |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 132779 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Maker |
Queale, Alan |
| Place made | Japan: Kure |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
KURE, JAPAN. 1947-04-25. GURKHAS OF 268 INDIAN BRIGADE ARRIVE AT ANZAC OVAL FOR THE BRITISH ...
Description
KURE, JAPAN. 1947-04-25. GURKHAS OF 268 INDIAN BRIGADE ARRIVE AT ANZAC OVAL FOR THE BRITISH COMMONWEALTH BASE UNITS TO COMMEMORATE THE 32ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE GALLIPOLI LANDING. BECAUSE OF THE INTEGRATED NATURE OF THE OCCUPATION FORCE IN JAPAN THE DAY WAS CALLED GALLIPOLI DAY INSTEAD OF ANZAC DAY, AND VARIOUS COMPONENTS IN ADDITION TO THE AUSTRALIANS AND THE NEW ZEALANDERS PARTICIPATED IN THE MARCH PAST.