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Inter war, Western Australia, Rottnest Island. Kingstown Barracks Sergeant OAKES, Royal Australian Army medical Corps and Gunner F HURST, 6 Heavy Battery, Royal Australian Artillery

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1938

Overview

On the left is Sargeant Oakes RAAMC (P) the RAP Sargeant in charge of the Barracks Hospital and on the right is Gunner F Hurst (nickname 'Hot Plate") who in addition to other duties was the relieving Cook and Battery Bugler. Gunner Hurst was a Drummer Boy

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-32-AMWA65078

Item type

Photographs

Themes

War and Conflict

Material

Photographic Media

Contextual information

P2020.99.140
MIL1988.155

Year

Last modified

Friday, 5 June, 2026

Completeness

83

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