The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The 14th Battery of Australian Field Artillery in action near Bellewaarde Lake, in the Ypres Sector. Alongside this position was the famous 'Corduroy', a track, the only one possible, used by all troops moving forward. Completely encircling Bellewaarde Lake, it was continuously under shellfire, and many casualties were sustained by the Australians in its vicinity. Identified, left to right, foreground: Corporal Nixon; Gnr (Gnr) Fosberg, placing shell in gun (died of wounds a few days after this photograph was taken. Unable to verify this name on the First World War Nominal Roll); 29349 Gnr T C Roberts (partially obscured); 7090 Sergeant Richard, fitter (extreme right with back to camera); 28314 Gnr J M Bruton (in background, in line with rows of shells, wearing shorts).
Gunners of the 1st Battery of Australian Field Artillery hauling up an 18 pounder gun near Zonnebeke, in the Ypres sector. Identified, left to right: Gunner (Gnr) Drummond; Corporal (Cpl) J P Pratt; D
Unidentified English soldiers occupying rows of dugouts along the bank of Zillebeke Lake. Zillebeke Village (obscured) is located in the right back corner. Note water pipes in the right foreground, p
Officers of the 11th Brigade Australian Field Artillery inspecting a battery of 18 pounders, during a brief rest near Bailleul. Identified, left to right, working front to back: Lieutenant (Lt) R. Sha
The 108th Howitzer Battery in action at Bray using 4.5 inch Mk I Howitzers. The troops of the 3rd Australian Division whom the Battery was supporting were then engaged beyond Suzanne. Identified, left
The 24th Battalion consolidating the newly won positions on Bellewaarde Ridge, in the Ypres sector, when the area in this vicinity was taken by the Australian troops in their attack of 20 September.
Members of 8 Battery, D Troop, 2/4th Field Regiment, laying down a barrage on Japanese positions, from their position on Vasey Highway some 200 yards from Green Beach, during the Oboe 2 Operation. Ide
