Photograph - ETA JIMA, JAPAN, BCOF, 1947-49

Historical information

Item collected by Alva Marie Bennetts whilst deployed to BCOF, 1947-49.
See Cat No. 9726P for details of service for Alva Bennetts, VFX128835.

Physical description

Black and white photograph of an Indian soldier in uniform on guard duty. Guard is standing in front of his sentry box. He is standing at ease with his rifle. A sign indicating camp speed limits has been erected on the right hand side of the sentry box.

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten in blue ink on front of photograph: “On guard at Eta Jima".
Handwritten in black on back of photograph: “Indian Guard”

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