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Photograph of United States soldiers on the MCG, during World War II

1943

Melbourne Cricket Club

Melbourne Cricket Club
Jolimont, Australia

Black and white photograph of American soldiers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground during World War II. The picture shows a medal presentation ceremony in front of the scoreboard and Concrete Stand. In the foreground, senior officers stand behind a table with flag bearers on either side. The soldiers about to be decorated stand at ease in two rows. One of them is being presented with his medal. Several hundred soldiers are watching the ceremony from the stand behind.

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  • Title: Photograph of United States soldiers on the MCG, during World War II
  • Date Created: 1943
  • Provenance: Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum.
  • Medium: Paper; Emulsion
Melbourne Cricket Club

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