| Accession Number | HOBJ3768 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Hobson, Phillip Oliver |
| Place made | Japan |
| Date made | c November 1952 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
During a tour of Japan and Korea, William McMahon, Australian Minister for Navy and for Air ...
Description
During a tour of Japan and Korea, William McMahon, Australian Minister for Navy and for Air (centre), meets with an unidentified civilian woman at a function. Lieutenant General W Bridgeford, Commander in Chief British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) (left), has been introducing Mr McMahon to military leaders from United Nations forces involved in the Korean War, and other guests. Note the woman is wearing a fur stole and an orchid corsage.