Honshu, Japan, c. 1950-09. During a route march in the countryside, three members of the 3rd ...

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Accession Number P02201.013
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film copy negative
Maker Robertson, Ian
Conflict Korea, 1950-1953
Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Honshu, Japan, c. 1950-09. During a route march in the countryside, three members of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), pause for a rest beside a monument inscribed with Japanese characters. The two men in front are holding Owen submachine guns. The soldiers are taking part in training exercise in prepartion for 3RAR's move to Korea from BCOF.