041964 Accession Number: 041964

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TEL-EL-EISA. EGYPT. 1942-07-31. BRIGADIER A.H.I. GODFREY, DSO, MC, ED, COMMANDING 24TH AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BRIGADE CHATS WITH MAJOR G. THOMAS WHOSE UNIT, THE 2/3RD AUSTRALIAN ANTI-TANK REGIMENT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CAPTURE FROM THE GERMANS OF THE RUSSIAN ANTI-TANK GUN SHOWN IN THE PICTURE.

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041964
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film polyester negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain

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