Wartime in the city

7 August, 1942

Wartime in the city

7 August, 1942

Cranmer Square, Christchurch. Universal Bren gun carriers and motor cycle dispatch riders. The carrier driver 2nd from the left is R.G. Skipworth, 1st Battalion Canterbury Regiment.. Entry in the Christchurch City Libraries 2008 Photo Hunt.

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - West

Source: Entry in the 2008 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

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