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| Accession Number | 115690 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Date made | 6 September 1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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At sea. A race meeting, organised by Australian Army personnel, was held aboard the United States ...
Description
At sea. A race meeting, organised by Australian Army personnel, was held aboard the United States Liberty ship SS Henry M Rice, en route from Sydney to Morotai. Shown, Captain J. W. Donahoe, ship's captain (left) with an African American member of the crew dressed as Bonnie Prince Charlie for the occasion (centre) and Lieutenant Colonel G. D. Cunningham, British Army, Officer Commanding, Troops.