UN - PHOTO GALLERIES - UNEF - 1958

 

 
The Brazilian Contingent of UNEF - The Southern sector or the Gaza Strip is guarded by the Brazilian contingent of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF), which also patrols the Khan Yunis sector of the Armistice Demarcation Line to the north, with the help of members of the Indian contingent of UNEF. Brazilian troops also help to guard the UNEF Maintenance Area in Rafah and the UNEF Supply Depot in Port Said. Photograph shows members of the Brazilian unit which guards the UNEF Supply Depot in Port Said being briefed by Sgt. Ary Medeiros (l.), Guard Commander on the docks where UNEF supplies are unloaded. Location: Port Said, Egypt Brazilian unit which guards the UNEF Supply Date: 01 February 1958

 

  
380 Brazilian Volunteers Welcomed by UNEF Commander
The Commander of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF), Lt. Gen. E.L.M. Burns, flew from Gaza to Port Said today to welcome some 380 Brazilian soldiers who arrived by sea from Rio de Janeiro to join UNEF. The new arrivals, all of whom volunteered for service with UNEF, will bring to 642 the number of Brazilian soldiers serving in the Force. - Here, shortly after his arrival, Lt. General Burns (l.) inspects the new arrivals aboard the Brazilian Navy transport "Soares Dutra" which brought them from Rio de Janeiro. Location: Port Said, Egypt Brazilian Navy transport "Soares Dutra" which brought them from Rio de Janeiro Date: 19 March 1958
 
 

 

 
 
 
  

 

 
380 Brazilian Volunteers Welcomed by UNEF Commander - The Commander of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF), Lt. Gen. E.L.M. Burns, flew from Gaza to Port Said today to welcome some 380 Brazilian soldiers who arrived by sea from Rio de Janeiro to join UNEF. The new arrivals, all of whom volunteered for service with UNEF, will bring to 642 the number of Brazilian soldiers serving in the Force. - Here, Lt. Gen. Burns (l., foreground), H.E. Mr. Carlos Maximiano de Figueiredo (wearing hat), Brazilian Ambassador to Egypt, and accompanying officers are seen returning ashore after a visit to the "Soares Dutra". Location: Port Said, Egypt Date: 19 March 1958
 
  
280 Brazilian Soldiers of UNEF Return Home from Gaza Strip Lt. General E.L.M. Burns, Commander of the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF), today bade farewell to some 280 Brazilian soldiers who are sailing for home from Port Said tomorrow after serving with UNEF in Gaza. Some 400 soldiers were on the parade ground, including a guard of honor drawn from the 380 troops of the new Brazilian contingent which arrived 19 March.
Here, General Burns is receiving the salute of the departing Brazilian soldiers as they march past him on the parade ground at Gaza.
Location: Gaza Date: 26 March 1958
 
  

 

 
UNEF Troops from Brazil Guard Maintenance Area A Company of the Brazilian Battalion with UNEF in the Gaza Strip guards the UNEF Maintenance Area at Rafah. Private Alfredo Pereira Junior, a Brazilian soldier serving with this UNEF Company, is seen here outside his camp, waiting to proceed on night duty, which each soldier of the Company must perform three times a week. Location: Egypt Rafah Brazilian Battalion with UNEF in the Gaza Strip guards the UNEF Maintenance Area Date: 01 June 1958
 
 
  
UNEF Troops from Brazil Guard Maintenance Area - A Company of the Brazilian Battalion with UNEF in the Gaza Strip guards the UNEF Maintenance Area at Rafah. Private Alfredo Pereira Junior, a Brazilian soldier serving with this UNEF Company, is seen here (left) arriving at the main gate of the Maintenance Area to take up his position as guard there. He is replacing the other soldier (facing) who has just completed his period of duty at the gate. At night an even more intensive vigil is kept - the entire fence around the area being constantly patrolled. Location: Egypt Rafah Camp UNEF Troops from Brazil Guard Maintenance Area Date: 01 June 1958
 

 

 
UNEF Troops from Brazil Guard Maintenance Area - A Company of the Brazilian Battalion with UNEF in the Gaza Strip guards the UNEF Maintenance Area at Rafah. Here, soldiers of the Company are lining up for their supper before going on night duty, which each soldier must perform three times each week. At night, intensive vigil is kept by patrolling the fence around the Maintenance Area. Location: Egypt Rafah Camp Brazil Guard Maintenance Arealining up for their supper Date: 01 June 1958
 
  
UNEF Troops from Brazil Guard Maintenance Area  - A Company of the Brazilian Battalion with UNEF in the Gaza Strip guards the UNEF Maintenance Area at Rafah. Here, Private Alfredo Pereira Junior (right), a Brazilian soldier serving with this UNEF Company, is seen with two companions serving on night patrol duty. At night, the fence around the Maintenance Area is constantly patrolled. Each soldier must perform night duty 3 times a week. Location: Egypt Rafah Camp Brazilian soldier must perform night duty 3 times a week. Date: 01 June 1958
 

 

 
Canadian Contingent of UNEF Celebrates Dominion Day - The Canadian Contingent with the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) today celebrated their Dominion Day at the UNEF Maintenance Area. The main ceremony of the Day took place at the Parade Square where UNEF Commander, Lt. General E.L.M. Burns, inspected a 54-man Guard of Honor drawn from all units of the Contingent, and later presented them with the UNEF Medal. - At the conclusion of the ceremonies on the parade square, four white-painted UN aircraft units fly in formation over the reviewing stand in a salute to UNEF Commander Burns (white uniform, back to camera). Location: Rafah, Egypt Canadian Contingent of UNEF Celebrates Dominion Day Date: 01 July 1958
 
New UNEF Chief of Logistics Arrives at El Arish - Among a number of recent arrivals at El Arish airfield were UN Personnel, Canadian Air Force replacements, and a new UNEF Chief of Logistics, Lt. Colonel W. M. Arnold who is being greeted by the outgoing Chief of Logistics, Lt. Colonel M. W. Lawrence. Both are Canadians. The Indian pipe band played a welcome for the newcomers. Location: El Arish, Egypt New UNEF CanadianChief of Logistics Arrives at El Arish Date: 14 July 1958
 
 
 
 
  

 

 
UNEF Commander Visits New Camp of DANOR Battalion Headquarters - After the DANOR Headquarters had moved to the new camp, Lt. General E.L.M. Burns, Commander of UNEF, inspected the new location. On his arrival, General Burns (left) was received by Lt. Col. I. Solum, of Norway, Commander of the DANOR Battalion.
Location: Egypt DANOR Battalion Headquarters Date: 01 August 1958
 
UNEF Commander Visits New Camp of DANOR Battalion Headquarters - After the DANOR Headquarters had moved to the new camp, Lt. General E.L.M. Burns, UNEF Commander, inspected the new location. He is seen here being conducted around the camp by Lt. Col. I. Solum (right), of Norway, Commander of the DANOR Battalion. Location: Egypt DANOR Battalion Date: 01 August 1958
  

 

 
Secretary-General Pays First Visit to UNEF Post Near Strait Tiran
Here the Secretary-General is seen taking photographs during his tour of the Sharm El Sheikh area. Location: Egypt Date: 24 December 1958
 
      

 

         

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