002837/28
Photograph 002837/28 Second World War, 1939-1945A Senior Army Officer (centre) waves farewell as the troopship carrying the 6th Division to the Middle East departs.
002838/31 Accession Number: 002838/31
Description
Perilously perched for a last glimpse of his friends, this unidentified soldier waves goodbye as the troopship carrying the 6th Division to the Middle East departs.
Details
Accession Number
002838/31
Photographer
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Format: 35mm
Support: Nitrate
Support: Nitrate
Date Made
c September 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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