A00008 Accession Number: A00008

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Three unidentified soldiers of the 23rd Battalion at their sniping position. A rifle is leaning against the trench wall next to the soldier at right who appears to be spotting for man aiming his rifle over the parapet.

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Accession Number
A00008
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass transparency (positive)
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donated by WA Gornall.
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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