| Accession Number | 150778 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Silk, George |
| Date made | October 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
New Zealand. October 1942. New Zealand Home Guard troops prepare for an infantry exercise in the ...
Description
New Zealand. October 1942. New Zealand Home Guard troops prepare for an infantry exercise in the snow covered South Island. The New Zealand Home Guard comprises men over the Army age limit who volunteer and men working in essential industries who are conscripted for service. Compare the Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) in Australia which was manned completely by volunteers.