| Accession Number | HOBJ2727 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Hobson, Phillip Oliver |
| Place made | Korea |
| Date made | c December 1951 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Korea. c. 1951. Private (Pte)3/400317 Archibald Roy McDonald of Moonee Ponds, VIC, wears the ...
Description
Korea. c. 1951. Private (Pte)3/400317 Archibald Roy McDonald of Moonee Ponds, VIC, wears the new British winter combat clothes, while laid out in front of him is a set of the many items he uses to keep the Arctic chill out. In front, left to right: woollen drawers, woollen singlet, parka, combat smock and hood, combat trousers, pyjama-type white drawers, heavy jumper, cold-weather warfare boots, cap comforter, heavy wool socks, woollen wristlets, muffler, string vest, necksquare, puttees, peaked cap, and wet-cold-proofed gloves. Pte McDonald is a member of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR). Private McDonald was killed in action on 21 July 1952 in Korea.