| Accession Number | P02531.010 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Film copy negative |
| Place made | Pacific Islands: Bismarck Archipelago, New Britain, Cape Gloucester |
| Date made | 15 April 1944 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Collection relating to the service of 432886 Edward Philip Telford Simpson
Description
A Guard of Honour led by Captain Jim Chaseling, No. 4 (Tactical Reconnaissance) Squadron RAAF, with a sword held upright inspect Captain Art Claffy (left) of the United States Marine Corps. This is part of a ceremony during which the `Order of the Pig's Arse and Six Bars' was conferred upon Captain Claffy. The ceremony was a social occasion designed to relieve monotony. Standing second from left in the background is Flight Lieutenant Tom King, Officer Commanding B Flight, No. 4 TAC/R. Note Captain Claffy is wearing the `Order of the Pig's Arse'.