Historical information

(.1) The men are from C Coy 1 RAR firing SLR rifles at the Battalions jungle training area KOTA TINGI in south Malaya.
(.2) Pte John GILES at LASAH north Malaya, operational camp for A Coy 1 RAR.
(.3) Pte Victor ALLEN A Coy 1 RAR in north Malaya base camp with “FEARLESS” a 3 month old mascot who wandered into the camp and stayed. While ever music was on FEARLESS would listen.
(.4) The soldier in forefront is Max (Dad) KELLY. Served 2nd AIF, BCOF, Korea, Malaya and Vietnam.
The photos relate to the collection of William Francis (Dinky DEAN BEM, VX93960 2nd AIF, 3742 1 RAR 1943 - 1975. Refer Cat No 124.2 for his service details.

Physical description

All photos are B & W.
(.1) Five men on a range shot, four men shooting, a typed sheet attached with details.
(2) A soldier kneeling aiming an SLR, a typed sheet attached with details.
(.3) Soldier and small dog listening to a radio, atypical sheet attached with details.
(.4) Two soldiers patrolling with rifles.
(.5) Soldier splashing water over himself.
(.6) Soldiers on parade right dressing.
(.7) Two soldiers patrolling walking on a log.
(.8) Two soldiers reading a book on Malaya.
(.9) Two soldiers adjusting slings on their SLR’s.
(.10) Two Officers seated having a cup of tea.
(.11) Soldier kneeling aiming a shotgun.
(.12) Soldier drinking from a water bottle.
(.13) Soldier kneeling with a small black dog.
(.14) Soldier holding an SLR rifle.
(.15) Two soldiers leaning out of an aircraft.
(.16) Soldier playing a guitar.
(.17) Two soldiers kneeling holding a tin of food.

Inscriptions & markings

All photos are stamped on the rear in purple.
“Public Relations Australian Army Force, GHQ FARELF” (then either) “ELL & a number” or GUN & a Number MC”