C04964
Photograph C04964 First World War, 1914-1918Camels of the Egyptian Camel Transport Corps attached to the West Frontier Force, going to water on the beach at Matruh, in Western Egypt.
C04975 Accession Number: C04975
Description
Camels of the Zoudanese Coast Guards at Matruh, in Western Egypt. On the left are Sergeant Major E F Vining; Sergeant F V Saunders of the 1s Australian Divisional Train. The camels were used by the coastguards in reconnaissance work for the West Frontier Force.
Details
Accession Number
C04975
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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