Accession Number | AWM2020.493.1.31 |
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Collection type | Photograph |
Object type | |
Maker |
Unknown |
Place made | Australia: Tasmania, Launceston |
Date made | November 1952 |
Conflict |
Period 1950-1959 Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain This item is in the Public Domain |
Collection relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent
Description
Original caption: "Neil Davis as a National Serviceman. March through Launceston, November, 1952. Davis leading trooper in centre rank. Out in front is 'A' Company Commander, Captain 'Sandy' Burness-Bowman, an alcoholic who became a leading AA (and secretary of Tasmanian AA?)"
Photographs relating to Neil Davis, war cameraman and correspondent. This collection was collated by author Tim Bowden in the research and publication of his biographical book "One Crowded Hour - Neil Davis, Combat Cameraman 1934-1985". Captions on the reverse of the photographs are a mix of comments from Davis, Bowden and/or the original owner of the photograph (often unidentified).