IMAGE
Korean War. New Zealand. K Force training and departure
- Date
- Aug 1951
- By
- Christensen, Edward Percival, 1907-1982
- Reference
- PAColl-4161-01-137
- Description
Series of photographs taken by Mr Christensen of National Publicity Studios. All contain captions.
Series of photographs taken in Aug 1951 just prior to and departure on transport ship `Wahine' from Wellington - Arrival of `K'Force draft by train prior to embarking; loading supplies on `Wahine'; soldiers relaxing in their quarters on board; soldiers doing kitchen fatigue; group photo on board ship (individuals not named); meal in the dining room; departure from wharves (crowd scenes).
Group photograph (Johnston, Walter Nash, Stewart and Lt Col O'Leary); individual photos of Lt Col O'Leary; Captain Johnston with Lt Col O'Leary.
Quantity: 67 b&w original photographic print(s).
- Access restrictions
- No access restrictions
- Part of
- 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 / World War, 1939-1945. Photographs
- Format
- 67 b&w original photographic print(s), Photographs
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