J02253
Photograph J02253 First World War, 1914-1918A group of Australian Light Horsemen crossing the Barr Yusef Canal by punt on their way to Bahnassa.
P00859.012 Accession Number: P00859.012
Description
SERAPEUM, EGYPT, C. 1916-04-07. PUNT CROSSING THE SUEZ CANAL, PROBABLY WITH MEMBERS OF THE 2ND LIGHT HORSE BRIGADE, 1ST AIF. IN THE BACKGROUND, A LINE OF WAGONS AND MOUNTED HORSEMEN ARE LEAVING THE TENTS OF THEIR ENCAMPMENT AND MOVING DOWN THE ROAD TO THE LANDING, WHERE THEY WILL BOARD THE PUNT TO CROSS THE CANAL. THE UNIT IS PROBABLY ON ITS WAY NORTHWESTWARD TO SALHIA, WHERE MAJOR-GENERAL HARRY CHAUVEL, COMMANDING OFFICER OF THE ANZAC MOUNTED BRIGADE, HAD DECIDED TO RE-LOCATE HIS HEADQUARTERS.
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Accession Number
P00859.012
Photographer
J R Beith
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Film copy negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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