Summary
Photograph of an unknown sailor on bridge lookout duty. World War II. On back 'on the bridge of HMAS Arunta, Leyte Gulf Philippines 1944'. Netherland Indies Govt. Photo no. A7918.
Description of Content
Photograph of an unknown sailor on bridge lookout duty. World War II.
Physical Description
Black and white photograph on paper.
More Information
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Collection Names
Military Memorabilia Collection, Returned and Services League (RSL) Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs A. E. Cook, 1986
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Place & Date Depicted
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Format
Photograph
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Inscriptions
Stamped on back right: 'NETHERLANDS INDIES GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SERVICE / FILM AND PHOTO UNIT.' Stamped on back left: 'NETHERLANDS INDIES GOVERNMENT / Melbourne / INFORMATION SERVICE' Handwritten on back: 'On the bridge of HMAS 'ARUNTA' LEYTE GULF, PHILLIPINES / 1944.' Handwritten on back top left corner: 'A7918'
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Keywords
Military Memorabilia, World War II, 1939-1945, Battleships, Telescopes