Tokyo, Japan, C. 1948-04. Two Australian and two New Zealand soldiers serving with BCOF carry out ...

Place Asia: Japan, Tokyo
Accession Number P01813.148
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Film copy negative
Maker Robertson, Ian
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Tokyo, Japan, C. 1948-04. Two Australian and two New Zealand soldiers serving with BCOF carry out a relief of the guard in the Imperial Plaza. The Australian soldiers are members of the 67th Infantry Battalion, while the New Zealanders are members of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force. The soldier 3rd from left is VX96587 Corporal L.J. Moon, relief Guard Commander, 67th Infantry Battalion. In the background, an official photographer is preparing to photograph the event. (Donor I. Robertson)