| Accession Number | HOBJ1086 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Hobson, Phillip Oliver |
| Place made | Japan: Nagano, Haramura |
| Date made | 19 October 1950 |
| Conflict |
British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan) |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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Troops of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), serving in Japan displayed ...
Description
Troops of the 3rd Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment (3RAR), serving in Japan displayed keen interest in the American anti-tank gun (Bazooka), when it was demonstrated to them by trained American instructors. Having a good look at the new weapon are, Private (Pte) G T Hilton of Glebe Point, NSW, Pte F L Raffen of Brompton, SA, Pte L G Nangle of Kalgoorlie, WA, and Sergeant (Sgt) K Troy of Wardell via Lismore NSW.