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[Sgt W W Downes helping a Korean farmer clear a path through drying rice stalks for a truck of B Platoon]

[Sgt W W Downes helping a Korean farmer clear a path through drying rice stalks for a truck of B Platoon]
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[Sgt W W Downes helping a Korean farmer clear a path through drying rice stalks for a truck of B Platoon]
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Alexander Turnbull Library
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TAPUHI
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6 October 1953. Sgt. W W Downes, of Nelson, helps the old Korean farmer clear the track through the rows of drying rice stalks for the passage of a "B" platoon truck to the hill area beyond the farm. A couple of cigarettes and a hand with the crop generally gets good co-operation from the local people and no hard feelings after the passage of a war convoy has disturbed their peaceful routine Quantity: 1 b&w original photographic print(s).

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Date created
6 October 1953
URL
http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22867986
Locations
Korea
Related subjects
Downes, W W (Sergeant), active 1953 / Farmers / Korea / Korean War, 1950-1953 / Koreans / Rice / Vehicles, Military

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