Thomas, C, active 1953

Thomas, Taffy, active 1953

Home was in Dunedin in 1953. Was a gunner in the 16th Field during the Korean War.

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Korean houseboy and New Zealand soldiers

Date: 1953

From: New Zealand. Department of Internal Affairs. War History Branch :Photographs relating to World War 1914-1918, World War 1939-1945, occupation of Japan, Korean War, and Malayan Emergency

Reference: PA1-f-115-2049

Description: 21 May 1953. Korean houseboy sitting talking to New Zealand gunners at the 16th Field R H Q with a puppy in his arms, has seen a lot more action than most people. Cho Too Hyuns, one time High Executioner to a Japanese Division. Listening to some of his experiences is C (Taffy) Thomas, Dunedin; R N (Snow) Butt, Christchurch and P L (Pat) O'Shea, Timaru Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

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