P01768.008 Accession Number: P01768.008

Description

The dugout shelter, covered with a hootchie and occupied by Neil Ahern, of 102 Field Battery, Royal Australian Artillery. Visible at the front of the shelter is Ahern's rifle, and kit topped by his helmet. Directly behind the shelter are stacked 105 mm shell cartridges. In the background other fortified and sand bagged positions are visible.

Details

Accession Number
P01768.008
Photographer
Gunner Neil James Ahern
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Transparency
Physical Description
Support: Acetate
Format: 4x5"
Brand: Fujifilm – FujiChrome
Date Made
May 1968
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor N Ahern
Copyright
AWM Licensed copyright

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