| Place | Asia: Korea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | F04891 |
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 34 min 23 sec |
| Object type | Interview |
| Physical description | Colour/DVCAM/sound (unmixed) |
| Maker |
McJannett, Ray Fogarty, William 'Bill' Lawrance |
| Place made | Australia: Australian Capital Territory, Canberra |
| Date made | October 2001 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
Period 2000-2009 Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: © Australian War Memorial
This item is licensed under CC BY-NC
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Robert Parker as Private with 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) and a prisoner of war, Korea 1952-1953, interviewed by Bill Fogarty
Description
A video interview with ex Korean War prisoner of war (POW) Robert Parker conducted at the Australian War Memorial. Parker recalls the night of his capture, escaping, recapture, conditions whilst incarcerated including sustaining a skin infection, conditions at "Camp Five", and meeting Wilfred Burchett who attempted to interview him.
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Video of Robert Parker as Private with 3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) and a prisoner of war, Korea 1952-1953, interviewed by Bill Fogarty (video)