Korea. c. 1951. Walking over snow covered mountains, an Australian mortar fire control team moves ...

Accession Number HOBJ2106
Collection type Photograph
Object type Negative
Maker Hobson, Phillip Oliver
Place made Korea
Date made c March 1951
Conflict Korea, 1950-1953
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Korea. c. 1951. Walking over snow covered mountains, an Australian mortar fire control team moves forward to a forward position to bring support to a patrol. They are carrying SMLE No. 1 Mk III* .303 calibre rifles, sleeping bags, and their own webbing which is a mix of Australian and American equipment. The soldiers at left are also carrying 3 inch mortar rounds. The soldier at right is also carrying a camera slung over his shoulder.