| Accession Number | 019248 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Portrait |
| Physical description | Black & white, Portrait |
| Place made | Japan: Tokyo Bay |
| Date made | c August 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Australian Navy personnel who boarded USS Sims (an American assault destroyer), to take part in ...
Description
Australian Navy personnel who boarded USS Sims (an American assault destroyer), to take part in the naval landing of Tokyo Bay, enjoy the food piled up on their American mess trays. They are Leading Writer Jack Norris of Sydney, NSW, and Leading Stores Assistant Jim Cumming of Essendon, Vic. Among the rich fare piled up on the trays are soup, grilled steak and onions, fresh peas, potatoes, piles of bread and butter, strawberry ice cream and coffee.