P01816.002 Accession Number: P01816.002

Description

Greece, c. 1941. A large shed that served as living quarters for 25 Line Maintenance Unit, Royal Australian Corps of Signals. The soldiers' beds consist of thin mattresses spread over basic wooden frames, some supported by large tins for legs. Mosquito nets are suspended over several of the beds, while at left soldiers' towels and clothing hang over clothes lines along the wall. (Original print held in AWM Archive Store P run with leather covered album)

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Accession Number
P01816.002
Classification
Photograph
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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