Historical information

Various photos taken by Richard McGilvery of the transfer to Japan of the while part of BCOF.
Item in the collection of RICHARD WILLIAM McGILVERY, RAAF. Refer Cat No. 7287P for his service. Details photos and awards.

Physical description

Black and white photos of various sizes.
1. Photo of various service personnel at a lookout point. Looking over a landscape.
2. Image of a man in civilian clothes standing in front of a tree.
3. Image of man standing in front of a kitchen, possible R. McGilvery in civilian clothes.
4. Picture of service men and women on board HMAS Kanimbla off Samarai on 24/4/47 at sea.
5. Picture of various men, two in uniform, rest in civvies sitting in or leaning against a vehicle.
6. Various service personnel sitting around tables in a mess.
7. Group of large No. of Service men and women posted in front of a giant statue of Buddha.

Inscriptions & markings

2. No. “939” written on the back.
4. On back is written "HMAS KANIMBLA off Samarai 24/4/47".
5. No. “256” Stamped on back.