C04972 Accession Number: C04972

Description

The 1st Australian Divisional Train Car (loaded and driven by Lieutenant J E Chaplin) in the desert west of Matruh, in Western Egypt. Lieutenant L F McQuie is seen in the front seat; in back, Lieutenant C B Grieve (wearing hat) and Lieutenant F Angel. The three Senussi Tribesmen were picked up in a starving condition on the road, and taken to Matruh. They gave information as to the movements of the enemy.

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Accession Number
C04972
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass copy negative
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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