002768 Accession Number: 002768

Description

6th Division AIF troops waving from the windows of a troop-train carraige on a wharf prior to embarking for service in the Middle East. Note the farewell messages, "Berlin or Bust", "Here We Come Adolf" and "6 Div. ASC and Sigs" (6 Division Army Service Corps and Signals) written in chalk on the side.

Details

Accession Number
002768
Photographer
S Hood
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film original acetate
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Measurement
Overall: 2 3/16 in x 4 1/8 in
Image: 2 15/16 in x 4 in
Date Made
13 September 1940
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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