E00471
Photograph E00471 First World War, 1914-1918An observation post in Ash Trench on Hill 63, in Belgium, from which an observer is watching Messines for enemy movements, the day before the famous battle of Messines commenced.
E05901 Accession Number: E05901
Description
Messines, Belgium. 14 December 1919. Trench of top of Hill 63.
Details
Accession Number
E05901
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original whole plate negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
14 December 1919
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Australian Official Photograph
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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